Dale O Galer Aerodrome Private

2AL6 · Irvington, AL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
40 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,100 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 2AL6. Nearby reporting stations: KBFM (10 NM), KMOB (12 NM), KPQL (17 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:19 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:15 AM11:15Z
Sunrise06:39 AM11:39Z
Sunset06:55 PM23:55Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:19 PM00:19Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:19 PM → 06:15 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:55 PM → 05:39 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,100 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
368 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Road, 18 ft, 56 ft from threshold

Condition: Good.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BFM 116.35 · SJI 115.30 · BIX 111.80 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BFM · Brookley VORTAC 116.35 · 110Y Low r221° / 10.3 NM
SJI · Semmes VORTAC 115.30 · 100X High r144° / 16.4 NM
BIX · Keesler TACAN 111.80 · 55X r084° / 38.2 NM
GCV · Greene County TACAN 115.70 · 104X r153° / 39.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2AL6 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
2AL6
Coordinates
30.4920, -88.1973
Elevation
40 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
NEW ORLEANS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
ANNISTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATTENDED
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1999/02
Distance from city
2 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CHARLES J. GALER
6681 HALF MILE RD, IRVINGTON, AL
251-767-4076
Manager
CHARLES J. GALER
6681 HALF MILE RD., IRVINGTON, AL
251-767-4076
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MOBILE APCH AT 251-662-6236, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
  • FLD MAY BE SOFT AFT HVY RAIN.

Nearby airports

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About 2AL6

Dale O Galer Aerodrome (2AL6) is an airport in Irvington, AL, at 40 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2AL6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 2AL6 have a control tower?

No. Dale O Galer Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 2AL6?

Dale O Galer Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 2AL6?

Dale O Galer Aerodrome is in Irvington, AL, at an elevation of 40 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4920, -88.1973.

More about 2AL6

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 2AL6 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.

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