Dale O. Galer Aerodrome Private
2AL6 · Irvington, AL · 40 ft elevation · var 0E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2AL6
- Coordinates
- 30.4920, -88.1973
- Elevation
- 40 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATTENDED
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/02
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 07:58 PM | 00:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:26 PM | 01:26Z |
Plan a flight from 2AL6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,100 ft × 150 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 18 ft, 56 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 368 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 73 ft, 565 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 391 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 112.80 | r221° / 10.3 NM |
| SJI · Semmes | VORTAC | 115.30 | r144° / 16.4 NM |
| BIX · Keesler | TACAN | 111.80 | r081° / 38.2 NM |
| GCV · Greene County | VORTAC | 115.70 | r153° / 39.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2AL6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC MOBILE APCH AT 251-662-6236, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- FLD MAY BE SOFT AFT HVY RAIN.
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 2AL6 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 2AL6
Dale O. Galer Aerodrome (2AL6) is an airport in Irvington, AL, at 40 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2AL6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2AL6 have a control tower?
No. Dale O. Galer Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2AL6?
Dale O. Galer Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2AL6?
Dale O. Galer Aerodrome is in Irvington, AL, at an elevation of 40 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4920, -88.1973.
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