OWA Heliport HeliportPrivate
48AL · Foley, AL · Non-towered
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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 | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunset | 07:40 PM | 00:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:06 PM | 01:06Z |
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Advisories
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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 · 122.2 · 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.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
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About 48AL
OWA Heliport (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 Heliport 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 Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 48AL?
OWA Heliport is in Foley, AL, at an elevation of 55 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.3731, -87.6633.
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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 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.