Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL18
- Coordinates
- 33.6762, -86.8675
- Elevation
- 590 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/04
- Distance from city
- 3 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 AL18
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
1,550 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,550 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUZ · Vulcan | VORTAC | 114.40 | r075° / 1.7 NM |
| OKW · Brookwood | VORTAC | 111.00 | r036° / 32.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL18. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPERATIONS/PRIVATE USE.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- 123.025
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 AL18 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 AL18
Parker Field (AL18) is an airport in Gardendale, AL, at 590 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,550 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL18 have a control tower?
No. Parker Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL18?
Parker Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,550 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL18?
Parker Field is in Gardendale, AL, at an elevation of 590 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6762, -86.8675.
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