1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
5AL
Elevation
3 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
30.450, -87.808
Airport Information
Facility Type
SEAPLANE BASE
Elevation
3 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
30.4500, -87.8078
Current Weather
METAR KCQF 131915Z AUTO 30007KT 280V360 10SM CLR 27/16 A2997 RMK AO2
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
300° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
27°C
Dewpoint
16°C
Altimeter
1015.00 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KCQF (4 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 19:15Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Dauphin Island
East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total
21 NM away
12 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16W/34W | 4,395 ft | 200 ft | WATER | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 5AL.
Nearby Airports in Alabama
0J0
ABBEVILLE MUNI
ABBEVILLE — 468.3 ft
K0J0
Abbeville Municipal Airport
Abbeville — 468 ft
2A8
ADDISON MUNI
ADDISON — 786 ft
2A8
ADDISON MUNI
ADDISON — 786 ft
Alabama Aerial Applicators Airport
Silverhill — 92 ft
KBFZ
ALBERTVILLE RGNL/THOMAS J BRUMLIK FLD
ALBERTVILLE — 1,032.3 ft
Allred
Centre
KANB
ANNISTON RGNL
ANNISTON — 612.1 ft
Nearest airports
- 0J0 — ABBEVILLE MUNI
ABBEVILLE
- K0J0 — Abbeville Municipal Airport
Abbeville
- 2A8 — ADDISON MUNI
ADDISON
- 2A8 — ADDISON MUNI
ADDISON
- null — Alabama Aerial Applicators Airport
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Alabama airports
5AL Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Fish River Seaplane Base (5AL) is a seaplane base located in Fairhope, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 3 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.4500°N, 87.8078°W.
Runways
Fish River Seaplane Base has 1 runway. The longest runway (16W/34W) measures 4,395 feet by 200 feet with a water surface.
Communications & Operations
Fish River Seaplane Base is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Fish River Seaplane Base, 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 Fish River Seaplane Base is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5AL?
5AL is the ICAO identifier for Fish River Seaplane Base, a public-use airport located in Fairhope, Alabama, United States.
How many runways does Fish River Seaplane Base have?
Fish River Seaplane Base (5AL) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 5AL?
The field elevation of Fish River Seaplane Base is 3 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 5AL?
No fuel types are currently listed for Fish River Seaplane Base. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 5AL?
The current flight category at Fish River Seaplane Base is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 5AL?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Fish River Seaplane Base.
How do I access complete data for 5AL?
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Where is Fish River Seaplane Base located?
Fish River Seaplane Base (5AL) is located in Fairhope, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 3 ft MSL.
Does 5AL have weather cameras?
5AL does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.