Lakeside Heliport Heliport
AL21 · Birmingham, AL
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:08 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 07:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:08 PM | 01:08Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 80 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
VUZ 114.40 · OKW 111.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VUZ · Vulcan | VORTAC | 114.40 · 91X | High | r128° / 14.6 NM |
| OKW · Brookwood | VORTAC | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r060° / 33.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL21 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL21
- Coordinates
- 33.5121, -86.6775
- Elevation
- 645 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for AL21.
Nearby airports
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About AL21
Lakeside Heliport (AL21) is a heliport in Birmingham, AL, at 645 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 80 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL21, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at AL21?
Lakeside Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 80 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL21?
Lakeside Heliport is in Birmingham, AL, at an elevation of 645 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.5121, -86.6775.
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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 AL21 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.