H L Sonny Callahan Airport

CQF · Fairhope, AL · Print kneeboard

Elevation
91 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,604 ft 01/19
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:09 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:45 AM10:45Z
Sunrise06:11 AM11:11Z
Sunset07:43 PM00:43Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:09 PM01:09Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:09 PM → 05:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:43 PM → 05:11 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 097°downwind 007°base 277°final 187°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
187° true
Dimensions
6,604 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
ASP

Enter the left downwind (heading 007°) on the 45° at 1,100 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

BFM 116.35 · NUN 112.25 · SJI 115.30 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BFM · Brookley VORTAC 116.35 · 110Y Low r131° / 13 NM
NUN · Saufley VOR 112.25 Low r268° / 28 NM
SJI · Semmes VORTAC 115.30 · 100X High r117° / 29.6 NM
NPA · Pensacola TACAN 117.20 · 119X r285° / 29.7 NM

Charts & procedures

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

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
CQF
Coordinates
30.4605, -87.8770
Elevation
91 ft MSL

Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.

No published services or facility detail for CQF.

Nearby airports

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About CQF

H L Sonny Callahan Airport (CQF) is an airport in Fairhope, AL, at 91 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,604 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CQF, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

What is the longest runway at CQF?

H L Sonny Callahan Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,604 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is CQF?

H L Sonny Callahan Airport is in Fairhope, AL, at an elevation of 91 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4605, -87.8770.

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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 CQF 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.