Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL55
- Coordinates
- 30.4339, -87.4572
- Elevation
- 95 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- 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
- 1985/01
- Distance from city
- 9 E
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 | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| 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 AL55
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,175 ft × 80 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Brush, 70 ft R of centerline — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 530 ft from threshold, 75 ft R of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear
- Displaced threshold
- 370 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,175 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 108.80 | r249° / 6.7 NM |
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 | r301° / 8.6 NM |
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 | r232° / 28.6 NM |
| NGS · Santa Rosa | TACAN | 133.60 | r247° / 29 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 112.80 | r105° / 32.8 NM |
| HRT · Hurlburt | TACAN | 110.80 | r271° / 39.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL55. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
- MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
- MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
- WEST END SOFT AFT RAIN.
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 AL55 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 AL55
Shields Airport (AL55) is an airport in Elberta, AL, at 95 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,175 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL55 have a control tower?
No. Shields Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL55?
Shields Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,175 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL55?
Shields Airport is in Elberta, AL, at an elevation of 95 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4339, -87.4572.
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