Edwards Farm Airport Private
3AL5 · Jacksonville, AL · 750 ft elevation · var 2W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3AL5
- Coordinates
- 33.8353, -85.7639
- Elevation
- 750 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/02
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
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 | 05:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 07:57 PM | 00:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:26 PM | 01:26Z |
Plan a flight from 3AL5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,700 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAD · Gadsden | VOR-DME | 112.30 | r116° / 18 NM |
| TDG · Talladega | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r040° / 20.9 NM |
| RMG · Rome | VORTAC | 115.40 | r238° / 37.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3AL5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD PVT USE, OPNS CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER ONLY.
- PWR LINE ALG WESTERN BDRY OF RWY.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- AIRPORT ADDRESS 1510 ALABAMA HWY 21 N JACKSONVILLE, AL 36265
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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 3AL5 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 3AL5
Edwards Farm Airport (3AL5) is an airport in Jacksonville, AL, at 750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3AL5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3AL5 have a control tower?
No. Edwards Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3AL5?
Edwards Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3AL5?
Edwards Farm Airport is in Jacksonville, AL, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.8353, -85.7639.
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