Airport information
- FAA LID
- 0AL9
- Coordinates
- 34.8505, -87.6335
- Elevation
- 590 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1993/03
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 10:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
Plan a flight from 0AL9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,200 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 50 ft, 1,250 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 50 ft, 1,750 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL · Muscle Shoals | VORTAC | 116.50 | r320° / 11.1 NM |
| DCU · Decatur | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r291° / 36.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0AL9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED VFR/PR USE.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 0AL9 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 0AL9
Wilson Creek Airport (0AL9) is an airport in Florence, AL, at 590 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0AL9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 0AL9 have a control tower?
No. Wilson Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 0AL9?
Wilson Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 0AL9?
Wilson Creek Airport is in Florence, AL, at an elevation of 590 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.8505, -87.6335.
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