Albertville Regional/Thomas J Brumlik Field

BFZ · KBFZ · Albertville, AL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation

1,032 ft MSL

Longest runway

6,114 ft 05/23

Runway

Mag var

AWOS 119.575 CTAF 123.0 Approach 125.45

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:13 PM

Event	Local (CDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	06:05 AM	11:05Z
Sunrise	06:30 AM	11:30Z
Sunset	06:48 PM	23:48Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	07:13 PM	00:13Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

07:13 PM → 06:05 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

07:48 PM → 05:30 AM

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Runways

RWY 23LEFT traffic

Heading: 230° mag · 228° true
Dimensions: 6,114 × 100 ft
TPA: 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface: Asphalt
Lights: 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF: 123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 050°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 23

Threshold elev: 1,032 ft
Markings: nonprecision
Approach obstacle: Trees, 58 ft, 2,046 ft from threshold, 329 ft R of centerline — 31:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height: 42 ft
TDZ elevation: 1,032 ft
End lights: REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 60k, Double wheel 90k, Dual tandem 130k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Runway	Length	Your margin
05/23	6,114 ft

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS

119.575

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF

123.0

UNICOM

123.0

Departure & arrival

“Birmingham”

App/Dep

125.45

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)

Frequency	Used by
279.65	APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

GAD 112.30 · RQZ 112.20

NavAid	Type	Freq · ch	Range	Radial / Dist magnetic
GAD · Gadsden	VOR/DME	112.30 · 70X	Low	r329° / 17.4 NM
RQZ · Rocket	VORTAC	112.20 · 59X	Low	r149° / 38.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID: KBFZ / BFZ
Coordinates: 34.2291, -86.2558
Elevation: 1,032 ft MSL
Magnetic variation: 2W
Sectional chart: ATLANTA
Airport use: Public
Control tower: No
Weather station: AWOS-3PT · 119.575 · ☎ 256-891-8259
ARTCC: ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS): ANNISTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility: BFZ
Attendance: MON-SAT 0700-DUSK; SUN 1230-DUSK
Beacon: white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle: Yes
Wind indicator: lighted
Activated: 1962/07
Distance from city: 3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting: SEE RMK
Rotating beacon: white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting: DUSK - 2300. MIRL RWY 05/23 PRESET MED INTST DUSK-2300; TO INCR INTST - CTAF. AFT 2300 ACTVT REIL RWY 23; PAPI RWYS 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF. on 123.0 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 2-light PAPI (left) · 23: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance

Fuel available: 100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen: HIGH/LOW
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Parking: tiedowns
Other services: Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management 2 contacts

Owner

CITY OF ALBERTVILLE

PO BOX 1248, ALBERTVILLE, AL

(256) 891-8200

Manager

MARK CHESNUT

P. O. BOX 1248, ALBERTVILLE, AL

256-960-9012

Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

FOR CD CTC BIRMINGHAM APCH AT 205-769-3890.

Runways

PCR VALUE: 401/F/D/X/T

Lighting

DUSK - 2300. MIRL RWY 05/23 PRESET MED INTST DUSK-2300; TO INCR INTST - CTAF. AFT 2300 ACTVT REIL RWY 23; PAPI RWYS 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.

Contact

AFT HRS 256-302-6082 OR 256-302-7886.

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About KBFZ

Albertville Regional/Thomas J Brumlik Field (BFZ · KBFZ) is an airport in Albertville, AL, at 1,032 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,114 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBFZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBFZ have a control tower?

No. Albertville Regional/Thomas J Brumlik Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KBFZ?

Albertville Regional/Thomas J Brumlik Field has 1 runway; the longest is 6,114 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBFZ?

Albertville Regional/Thomas J Brumlik Field is in Albertville, AL, at an elevation of 1,032 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.2291, -86.2558.

More about KBFZ

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