Jk Farms LLC HeliportPrivate

9AL7 · Shorter, AL · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
287 ft MSL
Longest runway
65 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 9AL7. Nearby reporting stations: KAUO (24 NM), KMXF (28 NM), KMGM (30 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:06 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
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06:06 AM11:06Z
Sunrise06:31 AM11:31Z
Sunset06:42 PM23:42Z
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07:06 PM00:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:06 PM → 06:06 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:42 PM → 05:31 AM

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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

MGM 112.10 · MXF 115.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MGM · Montgomery VORTAC 112.10 · 58X High r068° / 27.2 NM
MXF · Maxwell TACAN 115.00 · 97X r094° / 28.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9AL7 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
9AL7
Coordinates
32.3653, -85.8119
Elevation
287 ft MSL
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
ANNISTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2016/07
Distance from city
8 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOEL & KATIE YARBROUGH
1191 BELL QUARTERS RD, SHORTER, AL
334-455-4564
Manager
JOEL & KATIE YARBROUGH
1191 BELL QUARTERS RD, SHORTER, AL
334-455-4564
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.

Nearby airports

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About 9AL7

Jk Farms LLC (9AL7) is a heliport in Shorter, AL, at 287 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 65 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9AL7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 9AL7 have a control tower?

No. Jk Farms LLC is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 9AL7?

Jk Farms LLC has 1 runway; the longest is 65 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 9AL7?

Jk Farms LLC is in Shorter, AL, at an elevation of 287 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3653, -85.8119.

More about 9AL7

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 9AL7 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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