Shields Private
AL55 · Elberta, AL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:16 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 06:36 AM | 11:36Z |
| Sunset | 06:52 PM | 23:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:16 PM | 00:16Z |
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Runways
RWY 27LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 270° mag · 271° true
- Dimensions
- 2,175 × 80 ft
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
- Displaced thr
- 370 ft
Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 27
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 530 ft from threshold, 75 ft R of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear
Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,175 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
NUN 112.25 · NPA 117.20 · NSE 112.30 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 112.25 | Low | r254° / 6.9 NM |
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 · 119X | — | r306° / 9.1 NM |
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 · 70X | — | r236° / 28.6 NM |
| NGS · Santa Rosa | TACAN | 133.60 · 63X | — | r251° / 29.1 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 116.35 · 110Y | Low | r104° / 32.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL55 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL55
- Coordinates
- 30.4419, -87.4639
- Elevation
- 95 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/01
- Distance from city
- 9 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
Runways
- MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
- MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
- WEST END SOFT AFT RAIN.
Nearby airports
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About AL55
Shields (AL55) is an airport in Elberta, AL, at 95 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,175 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL55 have a control tower?
No. Shields is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AL55?
Shields has 1 runway; the longest is 2,175 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL55?
Shields is in Elberta, AL, at an elevation of 95 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4419, -87.4639.
More about AL55
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 AL55 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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