Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4AL8
- Coordinates
- 34.4906, -86.6733
- Elevation
- 639 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1976/05
- Distance from city
- 18 S
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 | 05:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:02 PM | 01:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
Plan a flight from 4AL8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
2,242 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 75 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Mtn, 500 ft, 5,280 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,242 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCU · Decatur | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r127° / 16.2 NM |
| RQZ · Rocket | VORTAC | 112.20 | r184° / 18.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4AL8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY; PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC HUNTSVILLE APCH AT 256-542-2070. WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- TELEPHONE AT HANGAR 256-566-6718 OR 256-261-8182.
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 4AL8 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 4AL8
Milton Airport (4AL8) is an airport in Huntsville, AL, at 639 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,242 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4AL8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4AL8 have a control tower?
No. Milton Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4AL8?
Milton Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,242 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4AL8?
Milton Airport is in Huntsville, AL, at an elevation of 639 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.4906, -86.6733.
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