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Northwest Alabama Regional charts & airport diagram

Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL · KMSL) in Muscle Shoals, AL publishes 9 FAA charts, including 6 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Northwest Alabama Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather
Airport
Approaches
Minimums
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Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KMSL publishes

Instrument approaches at KMSL

Northwest Alabama Regional has 6 published instrument approaches of 2 types (ILS and RNAV (GPS)). 6 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KMSL. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
  • Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KMSL as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 9 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 1

Approaches 6

Minimums 2

Frequently asked

Does KMSL have an instrument approach?

Yes. Northwest Alabama Regional has 6 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

What is the lowest approach at KMSL?

ILS to runway 30 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Northwest Alabama Regional. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

More about KMSL

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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