Airport information
- FAA LID
- US-6261
- Coordinates
- 34.7078, -87.1203
- Elevation
- 568 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:06 AM | 10:06Z |
| Sunrise | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:05 PM | 01:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:34 PM → 05:06 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:05 PM → 04:35 AM
Plan a flight from US-6261
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCU · Decatur | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r293° / 9.6 NM |
| MSL · Muscle Shoals | VORTAC | 116.50 | r089° / 18.3 NM |
| RQZ · Rocket | VORTAC | 112.20 | r256° / 24.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for US-6261. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for US-6261.
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