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AL96SEAPLANE BASE

BON SECOUR

GULF SHORES, Alabama

MVFRUpdated 2h ago0 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

AL96

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

30.298, -87.741

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

30.2983, -87.7408

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KJKA 061255Z 18009KT 10SM OVC018 24/22 A2995

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

180° at 9 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

24°C

Dewpoint

22°C

Altimeter

1014.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KJKA (4 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:55Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at AL96. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Dauphin Island facing South
Live

Dauphin Island

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

22 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
05W/23W3,000 ft300 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for AL96.

Nearby Airports in Alabama

AL96 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BON SECOUR (AL96) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in GULF SHORES, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.2983°N, 87.7408°W.

Runways

BON SECOUR has 1 runway. The longest runway (05W/23W) measures 3,000 feet by 300 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

BON SECOUR is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near BON SECOUR, 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 BON SECOUR 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 AL96?

AL96 is the ICAO identifier for BON SECOUR, a public-use airport located in GULF SHORES, Alabama, United States.

How many runways does BON SECOUR have?

BON SECOUR (AL96) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of AL96?

The field elevation of BON SECOUR is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at AL96?

No fuel types are currently listed for BON SECOUR. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at AL96?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at AL96?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for BON SECOUR.

How do I access complete data for AL96?

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Where is BON SECOUR located?

BON SECOUR (AL96) is located in GULF SHORES, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.

Does AL96 have weather cameras?

AL96 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, 12:55 PM UTC
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