Shoals Creek Seaplane BasePrivate
AL46 · Florence, AL · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:14 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 06:37 AM | 11:37Z |
| Sunset | 06:49 PM | 23:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:14 PM | 00:14Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17W/35W | 11,000 ft | |
| 08W/26W | 6,500 ft | |
| 02W/20W | 6,200 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for AL46.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL46 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL46
- Coordinates
- 34.9026, -87.5872
- Elevation
- 510 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1984/10
- Distance from city
- 8 SW
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- USE CAUTION; MAY BE BOATS IN THE AREA.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
Contact
- ADDNL PHONE 205-757-1902
- CELL 256-762-7383
Nearby airports
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About AL46
Shoals Creek (AL46) is a seaplane base in Florence, AL, at 510 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 11,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL46, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL46 have a control tower?
No. Shoals Creek is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AL46?
Shoals Creek has 3 runways; the longest is 11,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL46?
Shoals Creek is in Florence, AL, at an elevation of 510 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.9026, -87.5872.
More about AL46
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 AL46 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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