Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56AL
- Coordinates
- 34.7728, -87.1746
- Elevation
- 647 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2023/09
- Distance from city
- 10 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:06 AM | 10:06Z |
| Sunrise | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:05 PM | 01:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:35 PM → 05:06 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:05 PM → 04:35 AM
Plan a flight from 56AL
Runway 18/36
2,630 ft × 60 ft · TURF-DIRT 18
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
36
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCU · Decatur | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r304° / 13.8 NM |
| MSL · Muscle Shoals | VORTAC | 116.50 | r075° / 16.1 NM |
| RQZ · Rocket | VORTAC | 112.20 | r265° / 26.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56AL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
RONALD WORKMAN
9854 MOTTER DRIVE, ATHENS, AL
256-795-6565
Manager
RONALD WORKMAN
9854 MOTTER DRIVE, ATHENS, AL
256-795-6565
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