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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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
Traffic Pattern
Not published
Coordinates
31.1050, -85.9931
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Crestview
North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
38 NM away
Destin
East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
51 NM away
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 13 / 31 | 2,300 ft | 70 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
Nearby airports & facilities
07AL
TAC X STAGEFIELD AHP
FORT NOVOSEL (SAMSON) — 1 nm
07AL
TAC X STAGEFIELD AHP
FORT NOVOSEL (SAMSON) — 1 nm
K1A4
Logan Field
Samson — 4 nm
1A4
LOGAN FLD
SAMSON — 4 nm
8AL9
WIREGRASS HOSPITAL
GENEVA — 6 nm
8AL9
Wiregrass Hospital Heliport
Geneva — 6 nm
33J
GENEVA MUNI
GENEVA — 7 nm
K33J
Geneva Municipal Airport
Geneva — 7 nm
25AL
LUCAS AHP
FORT NOVOSEL (GOODMAN) — 10 nm
25AL
LUCAS AHP
FORT NOVOSEL (GOODMAN) — 10 nm
15AL
HIGHFALLS STAGEFIELD AHP
FORT NOVOSEL (HARTFORD) — 11 nm
15AL
HIGHFALLS STAGEFIELD AHP
FORT NOVOSEL (HARTFORD) — 11 nm
Nearest airports
- 07AL — TAC X STAGEFIELD AHP
FORT NOVOSEL (SAMSON)
- 07AL — TAC X STAGEFIELD AHP
FORT NOVOSEL (SAMSON)
- K1A4 — Logan Field
Samson
- 1A4 — LOGAN FLD
SAMSON
- 8AL9 — WIREGRASS HOSPITAL
GENEVA
Alabama airports
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5AL8?
5AL8 is the FAA location identifier for Fairlane Airport, an airport whose use category the FAA does not publish, 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). The FAA does not publish how this figure was determined; it may be estimated rather than surveyed.
Is fuel available at 5AL8?
No fuel types are currently listed for Fairlane Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at 5AL8?
The longest runway at Fairlane Airport is 2,300 feet long.
How do I access complete data for 5AL8?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for Fairlane Airport.
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.