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AL21HELIPORT

Lakeside Heliport

Birmingham, Alabama

VFRUpdated 2h ago645 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

AL21

FAA

AL21

Elevation

645 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

33.512, -86.677

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

645 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

33.5121, -86.6775

Current Weather

METAR KBHM 131553Z 23004KT 10SM FEW040 24/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02390139

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

230° at 4 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

23.9°C

Dewpoint

13.9°C

Altimeter

1019.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from KBHM (5 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 15:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at AL21. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Jasper facing East
Live

Jasper

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

41 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H180 ft45 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for AL21.

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AL21 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Lakeside Heliport (AL21) is a heliport located in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 645 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 33.5121°N, 86.6775°W.

Helipads

Lakeside Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 80 feet by 45 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

Lakeside Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Lakeside Heliport, 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 Lakeside Heliport is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AL21?

AL21 is the ICAO identifier for Lakeside Heliport, a public-use airport located in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

How many runways does Lakeside Heliport have?

Lakeside Heliport (AL21) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of AL21?

The field elevation of Lakeside Heliport is 645 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at AL21?

No fuel types are currently listed for Lakeside Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at AL21?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at AL21?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Lakeside Heliport.

How do I access complete data for AL21?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for Lakeside Heliport.

Where is Lakeside Heliport located?

Lakeside Heliport (AL21) is located in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 645 ft MSL.

Does AL21 have weather cameras?

AL21 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, 11:47 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 03:53 PM UTC