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5AL1AIRPORT

MC GOWIN FLD

CHAPMAN, Alabama

VFRUpdated 2h ago400 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

5AL1

Elevation

400 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

100LL

Coordinates

31.681, -86.682

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

400 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

100LL

ARTCC

ATLANTA

Coordinates

31.6807, -86.6819

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KPRN 211900Z AUTO 15008G15KT 120V200 10SM FEW029 29/20 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02890200

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

150° at 8 kt G15

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

28.9°C

Dewpoint

20°C

Altimeter

1015.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from KPRN (11 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-21 19:00Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 5AL1. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Crestview facing West
Live

Crestview

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

55 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
17/353,000 ft100 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 5AL1.

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5AL1 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

MC GOWIN FLD (5AL1) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in CHAPMAN, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 400 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 31.6807°N, 86.6819°W.

Runways

MC GOWIN FLD has 1 runway. The longest runway (17/35) measures 3,000 feet by 100 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

MC GOWIN FLD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Services & Fuel

MC GOWIN FLD offers 100LL fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near MC GOWIN FLD, 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 MC GOWIN FLD 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 5AL1?

5AL1 is the ICAO identifier for MC GOWIN FLD, a public-use airport located in CHAPMAN, Alabama, United States.

How many runways does MC GOWIN FLD have?

MC GOWIN FLD (5AL1) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 5AL1?

The field elevation of MC GOWIN FLD is 400 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 5AL1?

Yes, MC GOWIN FLD offers 100LL fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at 5AL1?

The current flight category at MC GOWIN FLD is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 5AL1?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for MC GOWIN FLD.

How do I access complete data for 5AL1?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for MC GOWIN FLD.

Where is MC GOWIN FLD located?

MC GOWIN FLD (5AL1) is located in CHAPMAN, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 400 ft MSL.

Does 5AL1 have weather cameras?

5AL1 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 20, 04:28 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 21, 07:00 PM UTC