Airport information
- FAA LID
- 70A
- Coordinates
- 32.2668, -87.7181
- Elevation
- 161 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunset | 08:01 PM | 01:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:29 PM | 01:29Z |
Plan a flight from 70A
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,390 ft × 80 ft · ASP- Heading
- 180° true
- Heading
- 360° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,390 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JYU · Junior | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r264° / 37.2 NM |
| EWA · Kewanee | VORTAC | 113.80 | r095° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 70A. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 70A.
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 70A 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 70A
Freddie Jones Field (70A) is an airport in Linden, AL, at 161 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,390 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 70A, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 70A?
Freddie Jones Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,390 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 70A?
Freddie Jones Field is in Linden, AL, at an elevation of 161 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.2668, -87.7181.
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