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56ALAIRPORT

BEECHWOOD AIRPARK

ATHENS, Alabama

LIFRUpdated 2h ago646.8 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

56AL

Elevation

646.8 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

34.773, -87.175

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

646.8 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MEMPHIS

Coordinates

34.7728, -87.1746

Ownership

Private

Current Weather

METAR KGZS 061235Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR BKN003 BKN013 OVC037 17/17 A2987 RMK A01

Flight Category

LIFR

Wind

0° at 0 kt

Visibility

3 SM

Temperature

17°C

Dewpoint

17°C

Altimeter

1011.60 inHg

Weather

BR

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KGZS (24 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:35Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 56AL. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Intermodal facing SouthWest
Live

Intermodal

SouthWest · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

27 NM away

Weather camera at Jasper facing East
Live

Jasper

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

55 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
18/362,630 ft60 ftTURF-DIRT-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9BEECHWOOD AIRPARK

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 56AL.

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56AL Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BEECHWOOD AIRPARK (56AL) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in ATHENS, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 646.8 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 34.7728°N, 87.1746°W.

Runways

BEECHWOOD AIRPARK has 1 runway. The longest runway (18/36) measures 2,630 feet by 60 feet with a turf-dirt surface.

Communications & Operations

BEECHWOOD AIRPARK is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near BEECHWOOD AIRPARK, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at BEECHWOOD AIRPARK is LIFR (Low IFR — very low visibility and/or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 56AL?

56AL is the ICAO identifier for BEECHWOOD AIRPARK, a public-use airport located in ATHENS, Alabama, United States.

How many runways does BEECHWOOD AIRPARK have?

BEECHWOOD AIRPARK (56AL) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 56AL?

The field elevation of BEECHWOOD AIRPARK is 646.8 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 56AL?

No fuel types are currently listed for BEECHWOOD AIRPARK. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 56AL?

The current flight category at BEECHWOOD AIRPARK is LIFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 56AL?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for BEECHWOOD AIRPARK.

How do I access complete data for 56AL?

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Where is BEECHWOOD AIRPARK located?

BEECHWOOD AIRPARK (56AL) is located in ATHENS, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 646.8 ft MSL.

Does 56AL have weather cameras?

56AL does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:57 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 6, 12:35 PM UTC