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Athens-Limestone Hospital Helipad HeliportPrivate
5AL9 · Athens, AL · 693 ft elevation · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5AL9
- Coordinates
- 34.8028, -86.9806
- Elevation
- 693 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2014/07
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 | 05:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:04 PM | 01:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:34 PM → 05:05 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:04 PM → 04:35 AM
Plan a flight from 5AL9
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCU · Decatur | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r349° / 9.5 NM |
| RQZ · Rocket | VORTAC | 112.20 | r269° / 17.1 NM |
| MSL · Muscle Shoals | VORTAC | 116.50 | r076° / 25.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5AL9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
700 SE. MARKET ST, ATHENS, AL
256-233-9292
Manager
DREW WARD
700 W. MARKET ST, ATHENS, AL
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HUNTSVILLE APCH AT 256-542-2070. WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
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