1
Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
AL53
Elevation
500 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
34.747, -87.678
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
500 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
MEMPHIS
Coordinates
34.7473, -87.6778
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KMSL 131753Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02720128 10272 20161 58020
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
300° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
27.2°C
Dewpoint
12.8°C
Altimeter
1016.30 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KMSL (4 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 17:53Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at AL53. Showing nearest cameras.
Corinth
North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
53 NM away
Intermodal
West · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
56 NM away
12 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 40 ft | 40 ft | PFC | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for AL53.
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AL53 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
SHOALS HOSPITAL (AL53) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 500 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 34.7473°N, 87.6778°W.
Helipads
SHOALS HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a pfc surface.
Communications & Operations
SHOALS HOSPITAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near SHOALS 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 SHOALS 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 AL53?
AL53 is the ICAO identifier for SHOALS HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama, United States.
How many runways does SHOALS HOSPITAL have?
SHOALS HOSPITAL (AL53) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of AL53?
The field elevation of SHOALS HOSPITAL is 500 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at AL53?
No fuel types are currently listed for SHOALS HOSPITAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at AL53?
The current flight category at SHOALS HOSPITAL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at AL53?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for SHOALS HOSPITAL.
How do I access complete data for AL53?
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Where is SHOALS HOSPITAL located?
SHOALS HOSPITAL (AL53) is located in MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 500 ft MSL.
Does AL53 have weather cameras?
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