Wiregrass Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
8AL9 · Geneva, AL · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:00 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:38 AM | 10:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunset | 07:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:00 PM | 01:00Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
EDN 116.60 · OZR 111.20 · HEY 110.60 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDN · Enterprise | VOR | 116.60 | Terminal | r181° / 14.8 NM |
| OZR · Cairns | VOR/DME | 111.20 · 49X | Low | r216° / 15.7 NM |
| HEY · Hanchey | VOR | 110.60 | Terminal | r215° / 23 NM |
| RRS · Wiregrass | VORTAC | 111.60 · 53X | Low | r237° / 27.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8AL9 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8AL9
- Coordinates
- 31.0496, -85.8916
- Elevation
- 160 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402 OR 334-255-8460, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
Lighting
- FLOOD LGTS TURNED ON BY HOSPITAL WHEN ETA RECEIVED.
Contact
- MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Nearby airports
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About 8AL9
Wiregrass Hospital Heliport (8AL9) is a heliport in Geneva, AL, at 160 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8AL9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8AL9 have a control tower?
No. Wiregrass Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8AL9?
Wiregrass Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8AL9?
Wiregrass Hospital Heliport is in Geneva, AL, at an elevation of 160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.0496, -85.8916.
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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 8AL9 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.