Tuscaloosa Police Department Heliport HeliportPrivate
3AL3 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:11 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 07:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:11 PM | 01:11Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LDK 117.80 · OKW 111.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDK · Crimson | TACAN | 117.80 · 125X | — | r194° / 5.2 NM |
| OKW · Brookwood | VORTAC | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r256° / 15.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3AL3 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3AL3
- Coordinates
- 33.1741, -87.5571
- Elevation
- 160 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 4 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- HELIPAD PHYSICAL ADDRESS 3801 TREVORS PHILLIPS AVE. TUSCALOOSA AL 35401
Obstructions
- 300 FT TOWER 800 FT NE; 250 FT TOWER 1320 FT SE; 150 FT TOWER 220 FT S; 50 FT POWER LINE 35 FT W; 50 FT POWER LINE 100 FT N; 50 FT TREES 420 FT E.
Nearby airports
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About 3AL3
Tuscaloosa Police Department Heliport (3AL3) is a heliport in Tuscaloosa, AL, at 160 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3AL3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3AL3 have a control tower?
No. Tuscaloosa Police Department Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 3AL3?
Tuscaloosa Police Department Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3AL3?
Tuscaloosa Police Department Heliport is in Tuscaloosa, AL, at an elevation of 160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1741, -87.5571.
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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 3AL3 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.