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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
5AL8
FAA
5AL8
Elevation
225 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
31.105, -85.993
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
225 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
31.1050, -85.9931
Current Weather
METAR K0J4 131658Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN027 BKN033 24/18 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02440178
Flight Category
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
24.4°C
Dewpoint
17.8°C
Altimeter
1017.00 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from K0J4 (19 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 16:58Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at 5AL8. Showing nearest cameras.
Crestview
East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total
38 NM away
Destin
East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
51 NM away
8 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,300 ft | 70 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 5AL8.
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5AL8 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Fairlane Airport (5AL8) is a airport located in Samson, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 225 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 31.1050°N, 85.9931°W.
Runways
Fairlane Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (13/31) measures 2,300 feet by 70 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
Fairlane Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Fairlane Airport, 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 Fairlane Airport 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 5AL8?
5AL8 is the ICAO identifier for Fairlane Airport, a public-use airport located in Samson, Alabama, United States.
How many runways does Fairlane Airport have?
Fairlane Airport (5AL8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 5AL8?
The field elevation of Fairlane Airport is 225 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 5AL8?
No fuel types are currently listed for Fairlane Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 5AL8?
The current flight category at Fairlane Airport is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 5AL8?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Fairlane Airport.
How do I access complete data for 5AL8?
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Where is Fairlane Airport located?
Fairlane Airport (5AL8) is located in Samson, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 225 ft MSL.
Does 5AL8 have weather cameras?
5AL8 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.