Vaughn Private Airport Private
AL69 · Summerdale, AL · 30 ft elevation · var 1E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL69
- Coordinates
- 30.5118, -87.4967
- Elevation
- 30 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
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
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 AL69
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
4,000 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 108.80 | r285° / 8.7 NM |
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 | r314° / 13.1 NM |
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 | r242° / 27.8 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 112.80 | r098° / 29.5 NM |
| NGS · Santa Rosa | TACAN | 133.60 | r257° / 29.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL69. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
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 AL69 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 AL69
Vaughn Private Airport (AL69) is an airport in Summerdale, AL, at 30 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL69, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL69 have a control tower?
No. Vaughn Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL69?
Vaughn Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL69?
Vaughn Private Airport is in Summerdale, AL, at an elevation of 30 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.5118, -87.4967.
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