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5AL5AIRPORT

BIG RIVER AIRPARK

MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama

MVFRUpdated 2h ago505 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

5AL5

Elevation

505 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

34.692, -87.651

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

505 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MEMPHIS

Coordinates

34.6921, -87.6512

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

SPECI KMSL 061227Z AUTO 30005KT 4SM -TSRA BR FEW017 BKN022 OVC090 19/18 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 31036/1205 WSHFT 1153 LTG DSNT NE AND E AND SW RAB1158 TSB02 P0048 T01940178 $

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

300° at 5 kt

Visibility

4 SM

Temperature

19.4°C

Dewpoint

17.8°C

Altimeter

1012.30 inHg

Weather

-TSRA BR

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KMSL (4 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:27Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 5AL5. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Intermodal facing SouthWest
Live

Intermodal

SouthWest · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

54 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
18/363,000 ft50 ftASPHLOW

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 5AL5.

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5AL5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BIG RIVER AIRPARK (5AL5) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 505 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 34.6921°N, 87.6512°W.

Runways

BIG RIVER AIRPARK has 1 runway. The longest runway (18/36) measures 3,000 feet by 50 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

BIG RIVER AIRPARK is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near BIG RIVER 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 BIG RIVER AIRPARK is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5AL5?

5AL5 is the ICAO identifier for BIG RIVER AIRPARK, a public-use airport located in MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama, United States.

How many runways does BIG RIVER AIRPARK have?

BIG RIVER AIRPARK (5AL5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 5AL5?

The field elevation of BIG RIVER AIRPARK is 505 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 5AL5?

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

What are the current weather conditions at 5AL5?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 5AL5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for BIG RIVER AIRPARK.

How do I access complete data for 5AL5?

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Where is BIG RIVER AIRPARK located?

BIG RIVER AIRPARK (5AL5) is located in MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 505 ft MSL.

Does 5AL5 have weather cameras?

5AL5 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, 12:27 PM UTC
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