Charles C Killough Field Private
8AL2 · Talladega, AL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:12 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:05 AM | 11:05Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 11:30Z |
| Sunset | 06:48 PM | 23:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:12 PM | 00:12Z |
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Runways
RWY 18RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 180° true
- Dimensions
- 1,750 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the right downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 18
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 200 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,750 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
VUZ 114.40 · GAD 112.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VUZ · Vulcan | VORTAC | 114.40 · 91X | High | r118° / 37.1 NM |
| GAD · Gadsden | VOR/DME | 112.30 · 70X | Low | r192° / 38.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8AL2 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8AL2
- Coordinates
- 33.3554, -86.2621
- Elevation
- 443 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL DAYLIGHT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2018/03
- Distance from city
- 9 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- WILL LDG RWY 18 WITH RIGHT HAND TFC, TKOF FM RWY 36. OPR DURING DALGT AND AVG OF 40 TKOFS AND LDGS MONTHLY.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
Nearby airports
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About 8AL2
Charles C Killough Field (8AL2) is an airport in Talladega, AL, at 443 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,750 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8AL2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8AL2 have a control tower?
No. Charles C Killough Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8AL2?
Charles C Killough Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,750 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8AL2?
Charles C Killough Field is in Talladega, AL, at an elevation of 443 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3554, -86.2621.
More about 8AL2
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 8AL2 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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