Strickland/Smalley Field Private
AL03 · Akron, AL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:18 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 06:36 AM | 11:36Z |
| Sunset | 06:53 PM | 23:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:18 PM | 00:18Z |
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Runways
RWY 19LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 190° true
- Dimensions
- 2,002 × 60 ft
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
- Displaced thr
- 600 ft
Enter the left downwind (heading 010°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 19
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 34 ft from threshold
Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,002 ft | |
| 07/25 | 1,104 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for AL03 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the AL03 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LDK 117.80 · OKW 111.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDK · Crimson | TACAN | 117.80 · 125X | — | r203° / 26.3 NM |
| OKW · Brookwood | VORTAC | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r225° / 33.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL03 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL03
- Coordinates
- 32.8475, -87.7139
- Elevation
- 369 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JACKSON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/11
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
Nearby airports
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About AL03
Strickland/Smalley Field (AL03) is an airport in Akron, AL, at 369 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,002 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL03, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL03 have a control tower?
No. Strickland/Smalley Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AL03?
Strickland/Smalley Field has 2 runways; the longest is 2,002 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL03?
Strickland/Smalley Field is in Akron, AL, at an elevation of 369 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.8475, -87.7139.
More about AL03
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 AL03 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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