Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8AL8
- Coordinates
- 30.5437, -87.7233
- Elevation
- 137 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2026/05
- Distance from city
- 1 WSW
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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunset | 07:56 PM | 00:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:24 PM | 01:24Z |
Plan a flight from 8AL8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 1
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 1 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 1/19
1,217 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 1,217 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 112.80 | r099° / 17.7 NM |
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 108.80 | r281° / 20.5 NM |
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 | r297° / 23.8 NM |
| SJI · Semmes | VORTAC | 115.30 | r103° / 34.6 NM |
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 | r253° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8AL8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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 8AL8 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 8AL8
Sanca Farm Skyport (8AL8) is an airport in Robertsdale, AL, at 137 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,217 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8AL8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8AL8 have a control tower?
No. Sanca Farm Skyport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8AL8?
Sanca Farm Skyport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,217 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8AL8?
Sanca Farm Skyport is in Robertsdale, AL, at an elevation of 137 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.5437, -87.7233.
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