Strickland/Smalley Field Private

AL03 · Akron, AL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
369 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,002 ft 01/19
Runways
3

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:14 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:40 AM10:40Z
Sunrise06:06 AM11:06Z
Sunset07:47 PM00:47Z
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08:14 PM01:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 280°downwind 190°base 100°final 010°45° entry17192501

RWY 1LEFT traffic

Heading
010° true
Dimensions
2,002 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 190°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

LDK 117.80 · OKW 111.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / 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
Owner
THOMAS M. STRICKLAND
1491 COUNTY ROAD 34, AKRON, AL
205-372-3893
Manager
THOMAS M. STRICKLAND
1491 COUNTY ROAD 34, AKRON, AL
205-372-3893
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 3 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 3 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.

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