Flint River Ranch Airport Private
3AL8 · Owens Crossroads, AL · 590 ft elevation · var 1W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3AL8
- Coordinates
- 34.6192, -86.4669
- Elevation
- 590 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/02
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 05:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:02 PM | 01:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
Plan a flight from 3AL8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,669 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 68 ft, 658 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 68 ft, 651 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,669 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQZ · Rocket | VORTAC | 112.20 | r140° / 13.5 NM |
| DCU · Decatur | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r095° / 23.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3AL8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
- 450 FT HILL 1.5 NM EAST OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC HUNTSVILLE APCH AT 256-542-2070. WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- RY 17/35 HAS A 600 FT BY 30 FT TURF OVERRUN ON NORTH END.
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 3AL8 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 3AL8
Flint River Ranch Airport (3AL8) is an airport in Owens Crossroads, AL, at 590 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,669 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3AL8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3AL8 have a control tower?
No. Flint River Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3AL8?
Flint River Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,669 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3AL8?
Flint River Ranch Airport is in Owens Crossroads, AL, at an elevation of 590 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.6192, -86.4669.
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