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8AL5 · Parrish, AL · 256 ft elevation · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8AL5
- Coordinates
- 33.6424, -87.1972
- Elevation
- 256 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2017/08
- Distance from city
- 7 SE
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 | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 10:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:02 PM | 01:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:31 PM → 05:10 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:02 PM → 04:39 AM
Plan a flight from 8AL5
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUZ · Vulcan | VORTAC | 114.40 | r262° / 15 NM |
| OKW · Brookwood | VORTAC | 111.00 | r006° / 24.3 NM |
| LDK · Crimson | VORTAC | 117.80 | r033° / 28.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8AL5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
AL PWR CO
460 GORGAS RD, PARRISH, AL
205-527-2473
Manager
GERALD ABNEY
4301 EAST LAKE BLVD, BIRMINGHAM, AL
205-527-2473
Remarks FAA
- CONDITIONAL PER 2017-ASO-389-NRA
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
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