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5AL8AIRPORT

Fairlane Airport

Samson, Alabama

225 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

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

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Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 5AL8. Showing nearest cameras.

Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums

FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3

Weather camera at Crestview facing North

Crestview

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

38 NM away

Weather camera at Destin facing East

Destin

East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

51 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA FAA Weather Cameras

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
13/3113 / 312,300 ft70 ftTURF---

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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.

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?

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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.

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Source: FAA NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 18, 09:57 PM UTC