Little Lagoon Seaplane Base Seaplane Base
08AL · Gulf Shores, AL
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:06 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunrise | 06:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunset | 07:40 PM | 00:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:06 PM | 01:06Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9W/27W | 4,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
NPA 117.20 · NUN 112.25 · BFM 116.35
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 · 119X | — | r256° / 23.7 NM |
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 112.25 | Low | r237° / 25.7 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 116.35 · 110Y | Low | r141° / 27.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08AL — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 08AL
- Coordinates
- 30.2437, -87.7547
- Elevation
- 8 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 08AL.
Nearby airports
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Also nearby: AL96 Bon Secour Seaplane Base (private) (3 NM) · AL75 Gulf State Park Seaplane Base (private) (6 NM) · 02AL Bass Field (private) (8 NM) · 2AL1 Collier Airpark (private) (11 NM)
About 08AL
Little Lagoon Seaplane Base (08AL) is a seaplane base in Gulf Shores, AL, at 8 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 08AL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 08AL?
Little Lagoon Seaplane Base has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 08AL?
Little Lagoon Seaplane Base is in Gulf Shores, AL, at an elevation of 8 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2437, -87.7547.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 08AL in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.