Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5AL7
- Coordinates
- 31.2500, -86.1667
- Elevation
- 300 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1999/10
- 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 | 05:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunset | 07:52 PM | 00:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:20 PM | 01:20Z |
Plan a flight from 5AL7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,800 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIA · Andalusia | VOR | 110.20 | r107° / 12.1 NM |
| EDN · Enterprise | VOR | 116.60 | r262° / 13.8 NM |
| OZR · Cairns | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r265° / 22.6 NM |
| HEY · Hanchey | VOR | 110.60 | r252° / 27.4 NM |
| CEW · Crestview | VORTAC | 115.90 | r043° / 36.6 NM |
| RRS · Wiregrass | VORTAC | 111.60 | r265° / 37.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5AL7. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE.
- 199 FT UNLIT CELL TOWER 1 MILE NE OF RY.
- RWY 18 5 FT FENCE EAST OF RWY AND 5 FT FENCE SOUTH OF RWY. RWY 36 5 FT FENCE EAST OF RWY.
- FOR CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402 OR 334-255-8460, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
- CELL PHONE 334-494-9345
- CELL PHONE 334-494-9345
- 5 FT FENCE NORTH OF RWY.
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 5AL7 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 5AL7
John H Hataway Airport (5AL7) is an airport in Kinston, AL, at 300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5AL7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5AL7 have a control tower?
No. John H Hataway Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5AL7?
John H Hataway Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5AL7?
John H Hataway Airport is in Kinston, AL, at an elevation of 300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.2500, -86.1667.
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