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AL38HELIPORT

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama

VFRUpdated 2h ago787 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

AL38

Elevation

787 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

33.506, -86.803

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

787 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ATLANTA

Coordinates

33.5059, -86.8028

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KBHM 131653Z 33007KT 10SM FEW030 25/15 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02500150

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

330° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

25°C

Dewpoint

15°C

Altimeter

1018.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from KBHM (5 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at AL38. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Jasper facing East
Live

Jasper

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

35 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H160 ft60 ftALUMINUMPERI

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for AL38.

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AL38 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL (AL38) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 787 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 33.5059°N, 86.8028°W.

Helipads

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 60 feet by 60 feet with a aluminum surface.

Communications & Operations

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL, 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 UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL 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 AL38?

AL38 is the ICAO identifier for UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, United States.

How many runways does UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL have?

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL (AL38) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of AL38?

The field elevation of UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL is 787 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at AL38?

No fuel types are currently listed for UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at AL38?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at AL38?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL.

How do I access complete data for AL38?

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Where is UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL located?

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL (AL38) is located in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 787 ft MSL.

Does AL38 have weather cameras?

AL38 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 12, 03:26 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:53 PM UTC