Headquarters Private

AL27 · Centre, AL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
610 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
1W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at AL27. Nearby reporting stations: KRMG (25 NM), KGAD (27 NM), KPUJ (33 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:10 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:02 AM11:02Z
Sunrise06:27 AM11:27Z
Sunset06:45 PM23:45Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:10 PM00:10Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:10 PM → 06:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:45 PM → 05:27 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 179° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 50 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for AL27 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the AL27 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

RMG 115.40 · GAD 112.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
RMG · Rome VORTAC 115.40 · 101X High r260° / 22.4 NM
GAD · Gadsden VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X Low r071° / 26.9 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL27 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
AL27
Coordinates
34.1056, -85.5658
Elevation
610 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
ANNISTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1991/08
Distance from city
7 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DONALD RAY SMITH JR.
7785 HWY 411 N., CENTRE, AL
(404) 680-0261
Manager
DONALD RAY SMITH JR.
7785 HWY 411 N., CENTRE, AL
(404) 680-0261
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

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

Contact

  • CELL: 404-680-0261

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: KPYP Centre Piedmont/Cherokee County Regional (2 NM) · GE61 Brownstone Airpark (private) (9 NM) · AL32 Flying Bk Ranch (private) (14 NM) · 53GA Dawson Field (private) (16 NM) · 2AL5 Flying H Ranch (private) (18 NM) · 3AL5 Edwards Farm (private) (19 NM)

About AL27

Headquarters (AL27) is an airport in Centre, AL, at 610 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL27, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does AL27 have a control tower?

No. Headquarters is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at AL27?

Headquarters has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is AL27?

Headquarters is in Centre, AL, at an elevation of 610 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.1056, -85.5658.

More about AL27

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 AL27 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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