Flying X Ranch Airport Private
5AL3 · Montevallo, AL · 466 ft elevation · var 0E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5AL3
- Coordinates
- 33.1529, -86.8514
- Elevation
- 466 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1965/04
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 10:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:00 PM | 01:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
Plan a flight from 5AL3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,500 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 4 ft, 1 ft from threshold — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 57 ft, 600 ft from threshold, 50 ft L of centerline — 7:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKW · Brookwood | VORTAC | 111.00 | r104° / 20.7 NM |
| VUZ · Vulcan | VORTAC | 114.40 | r174° / 31.2 NM |
| LDK · Crimson | VORTAC | 117.80 | r097° / 35 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5AL3. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- LAKE EAST SIDE OF RWY, ROAD PERPENDICULAR TO SOUTH END.
- PLINE ALONG ROAD AT S END,UNLGTD AND UNMRKD.
- LAND AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
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 5AL3 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 5AL3
Flying X Ranch Airport (5AL3) is an airport in Montevallo, AL, at 466 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5AL3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5AL3 have a control tower?
No. Flying X 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 5AL3?
Flying X Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5AL3?
Flying X Ranch Airport is in Montevallo, AL, at an elevation of 466 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1529, -86.8514.
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