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AL46SEAPLANE BASE

SHOALS CREEK

FLORENCE, Alabama

VFRUpdated 2h ago510 ft MSL

3

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

AL46

Elevation

510 ft MSL

Runways

3

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

100LL

Coordinates

34.903, -87.587

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

510 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

100LL

ARTCC

MEMPHIS

Coordinates

34.9026, -87.5872

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KMSL 131653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02610133

Flight Category

VFR

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

26.1°C

Dewpoint

13.3°C

Altimeter

1017.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KMSL (10 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at AL46. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Intermodal facing West
Live

Intermodal

West · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

53 NM away

Weather camera at Corinth facing North
Live

Corinth

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

58 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
02W/20W6,200 ft1200 ftWATER-
08W/26W6,500 ft1000 ftWATER-
17W/35W11,000 ft1100 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for AL46.

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AL46 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

SHOALS CREEK (AL46) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in FLORENCE, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 510 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 34.9026°N, 87.5872°W.

Runways

SHOALS CREEK has 3 runways. The longest runway (02W/20W) measures 6,200 feet by 1200 feet with a water surface. Other runways include 08W/26W (6,500 ft, WATER), 17W/35W (11,000 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

SHOALS CREEK is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Services & Fuel

SHOALS CREEK offers 100LL fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near SHOALS CREEK, 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 SHOALS CREEK 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 AL46?

AL46 is the ICAO identifier for SHOALS CREEK, a public-use airport located in FLORENCE, Alabama, United States.

How many runways does SHOALS CREEK have?

SHOALS CREEK (AL46) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of AL46?

The field elevation of SHOALS CREEK is 510 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at AL46?

Yes, SHOALS CREEK offers 100LL fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at AL46?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at AL46?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for SHOALS CREEK.

How do I access complete data for AL46?

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Where is SHOALS CREEK located?

SHOALS CREEK (AL46) is located in FLORENCE, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 510 ft MSL.

Does AL46 have weather cameras?

AL46 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