Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL03
- Coordinates
- 32.8475, -87.7139
- Elevation
- 369 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JACKSON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/11
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 05:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 10:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:02 PM | 01:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
Plan a flight from AL03
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,002 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 23 ft, 219 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 400 ft
- Heading
- 307° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 34 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 600 ft
Runway 1/19
2,002 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Runway 7/25
1,104 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,002 ft | |
| 1/19 | 2,002 ft | |
| 7/25 | 1,104 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDK · Crimson | VORTAC | 117.80 | r197° / 26.3 NM |
| OKW · Brookwood | VORTAC | 111.00 | r225° / 33.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL03. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED PVT USE ONLY.
- 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 AL03 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 AL03
Strickland/Smalley Field (AL03) is an airport in Akron, AL, at 369 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 2,002 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL03, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL03 have a control tower?
No. Strickland/Smalley Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL03?
Strickland/Smalley Field has 3 runways; the longest is 2,002 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL03?
Strickland/Smalley Field is in Akron, AL, at an elevation of 369 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.8475, -87.7139.
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