Airport information
- FAA LID
- 71AL
- Coordinates
- 31.8087, -86.5241
- Elevation
- 380 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2009/08
- Distance from city
- 7 W
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 | 07:55 PM | 00:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
Plan a flight from 71AL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 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
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 22 ft, 700 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 1,350 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGM · Montgomery | VORTAC | 112.10 | r200° / 26.9 NM |
| UIA · Andalusia | VOR | 110.20 | r347° / 30.7 NM |
| MXF · Maxwell | TACAN | 115.00 | r190° / 35.2 NM |
| JYU · Junior | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r144° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 71AL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY; SELLS FIELD AND HEART OF DIXIE AERO ESTATEDS OPERATE AS ONE AIRFIELD. SIMULTANEOUS OPNS NOT ALLOWED; ALL ACFT OPERATING OFF SELLS FIELD ARE ADVISED THAT THE AIRFIELD IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A MILITARY LOW LEVEL TRAINING RTE.
- 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 71AL 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 71AL
Sells Airport (71AL) is an airport in Greenville, AL, at 380 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 71AL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 71AL have a control tower?
No. Sells Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 71AL?
Sells Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 71AL?
Sells Airport is in Greenville, AL, at an elevation of 380 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.8087, -86.5241.
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