Airport information
- FAA LID
- 57AL
- Coordinates
- 30.6532, -87.7237
- Elevation
- 190 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2005/10
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunset | 07:57 PM | 00:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:24 PM | 01:24Z |
Plan a flight from 57AL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,400 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 50 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 112.80 | r078° / 17.3 NM |
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 108.80 | r298° / 22.8 NM |
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 | r309° / 27.5 NM |
| SJI · Semmes | VORTAC | 115.30 | r092° / 33.1 NM |
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 | r263° / 36.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 57AL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS, PVT USE, & AWARENESS OF TWO OTHER PVT ARPTS IN THE AREA.
- FOR CD CTC MOBILE APCH AT 251-662-6236, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 57AL 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 57AL
Baswell Airport (57AL) is an airport in Loxley, AL, at 190 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 57AL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 57AL have a control tower?
No. Baswell Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 57AL?
Baswell Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 57AL?
Baswell Airport is in Loxley, AL, at an elevation of 190 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.6532, -87.7237.
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