Owa HeliportPrivate
48AL · Foley, AL · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:13 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:14 AM | 11:14Z |
| Sunrise | 06:38 AM | 11:38Z |
| Sunset | 06:49 PM | 23:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:13 PM | 00:13Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
NPA 117.20 · NUN 112.25 · BFM 116.35 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 · 119X | — | r276° / 18 NM |
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 112.25 | Low | r250° / 18 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 116.35 · 110Y | Low | r121° / 24.9 NM |
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 · 70X | — | r240° / 39.5 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48AL — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 48AL
- Coordinates
- 30.3731, -87.6633
- Elevation
- 55 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/07
- Distance from city
- 2 SSE
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
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Nearby airports
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About 48AL
Owa (48AL) is a heliport in Foley, AL, at 55 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 48AL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 48AL have a control tower?
No. Owa is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 48AL?
Owa has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 48AL?
Owa is in Foley, AL, at an elevation of 55 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.3731, -87.6633.
More about 48AL
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 48AL 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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