Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL16
- Coordinates
- 33.7268, -86.7236
- Elevation
- 640 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
- Activated
- 1989/11
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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 | 05:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 10:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:01 PM | 01:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:30 PM | 01:30Z |
Plan a flight from AL16
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 20 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUZ · Vulcan | VORTAC | 114.40 | r067° / 9.4 NM |
| TDG · Talladega | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r283° / 35.2 NM |
| GAD · Gadsden | VOR-DME | 112.30 | r243° / 35.3 NM |
| OKW · Brookwood | VORTAC | 111.00 | r042° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL16. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR 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 AL16 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 AL16
Turkey Creek Airport (AL16) is an airport in Pinson, AL, at 640 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL16, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL16 have a control tower?
No. Turkey Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL16?
Turkey Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL16?
Turkey Creek Airport is in Pinson, AL, at an elevation of 640 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.7268, -86.7236.
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