Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL27
- Coordinates
- 34.1057, -85.5658
- Elevation
- 610 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/08
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 05:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 07:57 PM | 00:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:26 PM | 01:26Z |
Plan a flight from AL27
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
2,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMG · Rome | VORTAC | 115.40 | r260° / 22.4 NM |
| GAD · Gadsden | VOR-DME | 112.30 | r071° / 26.9 NM |
| TDG · Talladega | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r035° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL27. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OPNS CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS LNDG FOR PRIVATE USE.
- PERSONAL USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- CELL: 404-680-0261
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 AL27 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 AL27
Headquarters Airport (AL27) is an airport in Centre, AL, at 610 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL27, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL27 have a control tower?
No. Headquarters Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL27?
Headquarters Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL27?
Headquarters Airport is in Centre, AL, at an elevation of 610 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.1057, -85.5658.
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