Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL08
- Coordinates
- 30.4244, -87.5353
- Elevation
- 75 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/02
- Distance from city
- 3 ENE
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 | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 07:55 PM | 00:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
Plan a flight from AL08
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,100 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 700 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 858 ft
- Heading
- 008° mag · 8° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 947 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 108.80 | r254° / 10.7 NM |
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 | r288° / 12 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 112.80 | r109° / 29.2 NM |
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 | r235° / 32.2 NM |
| NGS · Santa Rosa | TACAN | 133.60 | r249° / 33 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL08. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT OPNS, CLEAR 20:1 APCH.
- PRCHT OPS WILL CMNC AS OF MARCH 2016
- FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
- DSPLCD THR MKD WITH 24 IN CONCRETE DISKS.
- DSPLCD THR MKD WITH 24 IN CONCRETE DISKS.
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 AL08 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 AL08
Perdido Winds Airpark (AL08) is an airport in Elberta, AL, at 75 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL08, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL08 have a control tower?
No. Perdido Winds Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL08?
Perdido Winds Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 3,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL08?
Perdido Winds Airpark is in Elberta, AL, at an elevation of 75 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4244, -87.5353.
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