Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6AL6
- Coordinates
- 31.3874, -88.0945
- Elevation
- 150 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
- 2004/03
- Distance from city
- 7 ESE
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 | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:00 PM | 01:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
Plan a flight from 6AL6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
2,500 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 30 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCV · Greene County | VORTAC | 115.70 | r044° / 26.6 NM |
| MVC · Monroeville | VORTAC | 116.80 | r260° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6AL6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS & PVT USE.
- 225 FT FIRETOWER 2.5 NM NW OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- SECONDARY CTC, WALTER CLOLINGER, 251-421-6036.
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 6AL6 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 6AL6
Hawthorn Pines Airport (6AL6) is an airport in Wagarville, AL, at 150 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 6AL6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6AL6 have a control tower?
No. Hawthorn Pines Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6AL6?
Hawthorn Pines Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6AL6?
Hawthorn Pines Airport is in Wagarville, AL, at an elevation of 150 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.3874, -88.0945.
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