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5AL9HELIPORT

ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD

ATHENS, Alabama

MVFRUpdated 2h ago693 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

5AL9

Elevation

693 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

34.803, -86.981

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

693 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MEMPHIS

Coordinates

34.8028, -86.9806

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

SPECI KHSV 061248Z 22011KT 10SM -TSRA OVC016CB 20/18 A2991 RMK AO2 RAB39 TSB47 OCNL LTGIC VC NW-N TS NW-N MOV E P0000 $

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

220° at 11 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

20°C

Dewpoint

18°C

Altimeter

1013.00 inHg

Weather

-TSRA

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KHSV (16 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:48Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 5AL9. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Intermodal facing SouthWest
Live

Intermodal

SouthWest · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

17 NM away

Weather camera at Jasper facing East
Live

Jasper

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

59 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H160 ft60 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 5AL9.

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5AL9 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD (5AL9) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in ATHENS, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 693 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 34.8028°N, 86.9806°W.

Helipads

ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 60 feet by 60 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD, 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 ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD 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 5AL9?

5AL9 is the ICAO identifier for ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD, a public-use airport located in ATHENS, Alabama, United States.

How many runways does ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD have?

ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD (5AL9) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 5AL9?

The field elevation of ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD is 693 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 5AL9?

No fuel types are currently listed for ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 5AL9?

The current flight category at ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 5AL9?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD.

How do I access complete data for 5AL9?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD.

Where is ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD located?

ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL HELIPAD (5AL9) is located in ATHENS, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 693 ft MSL.

Does 5AL9 have weather cameras?

5AL9 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, 12:48 PM UTC