Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL09
- Coordinates
- 34.5334, -85.5902
- Elevation
- 1,692 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1964/10
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 05:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 05:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 07:58 PM | 00:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
Plan a flight from AL09
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 181°
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,450 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- 181° mag · 180° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 6 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 001° mag · 360° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMG · Rome | VORTAC | 115.40 | r313° / 32.3 NM |
| GQO · Choo Choo | VORTAC | 115.80 | r219° / 33.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL09. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE ONLY.
- <ARPT LCTD S OF WATERFALL & EAST OF FIRETOWER. N APCH OVER 100' CANYON.
- 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 AL09 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 AL09
Cloudmont Airpark (AL09) is an airport in Mentone, AL, at 1,692 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL09, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL09 have a control tower?
No. Cloudmont Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL09?
Cloudmont Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 2,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL09?
Cloudmont Airpark is in Mentone, AL, at an elevation of 1,692 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.5334, -85.5902.
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