Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1AL4
- Coordinates
- 30.5436, -87.5604
- Elevation
- 180 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1993/03
- Distance from city
- 11 E
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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 07:56 PM | 00:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
Plan a flight from 1AL4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,400 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 38 ft, 206 ft from threshold, 51 ft R of centerline — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 43 ft, 286 ft from threshold — 6:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 108.80 | r289° / 12.4 NM |
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 | r311° / 16.8 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 112.80 | r095° / 25.9 NM |
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 | r248° / 30 NM |
| NGS · Santa Rosa | TACAN | 133.60 | r262° / 32.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1AL4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED VFR/PR USE.
- FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
- LDG PMSN RQRD FOR NON OWNERS. SEND REQ TO LND EMAILS TO ELSANORAIRPARKPOA@GMAIL.COM AT LEAST 48 HRS PRIOR TO INTDD LNDG.
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 1AL4 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 1AL4
Elsanor Airport (1AL4) is an airport in Robertsdale, AL, at 180 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1AL4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1AL4 have a control tower?
No. Elsanor Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1AL4?
Elsanor Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1AL4?
Elsanor Airport is in Robertsdale, AL, at an elevation of 180 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.5436, -87.5604.
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