Sheriff's Training Center Heliport HeliportPrivate

65AL · Fultondale, AL · Non-towered

Elevation
440 ft MSL
Longest runway
36 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:09 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
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Sunrise06:04 AM11:04Z
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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

VUZ 114.40 · OKW 111.00 · LDK 117.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
VUZ · Vulcan VORTAC 114.40 · 91X High r154° / 4.5 NM
OKW · Brookwood VORTAC 111.00 · 47X Low r041° / 29.2 NM
LDK · Crimson TACAN 117.80 · 125X r061° / 39.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 65AL — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
65AL
Coordinates
33.6019, -86.8636
Elevation
440 ft MSL
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
Activated
2021/07
Distance from city
3 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
3500 HAPPY HOLLOW LN, FULTONDALE, AL
205-325-5711
Manager
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
3500 HAPPY HOLLOW LN, FULTONDALE, AL
205-325-5711
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

Contact

  • WILLIE HILL, CHIEF DEPUTY <HILLW@JCCAL.ORG>

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About 65AL

Sheriff's Training Center Heliport (65AL) is a heliport in Fultondale, AL, at 440 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 36 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 65AL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 65AL have a control tower?

No. Sheriff's Training Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 65AL?

Sheriff's Training Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 36 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 65AL?

Sheriff's Training Center Heliport is in Fultondale, AL, at an elevation of 440 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6019, -86.8636.

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