Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL74
- Coordinates
- 30.7644, -88.3058
- Elevation
- 215 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/05
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 07:59 PM | 00:59Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
Plan a flight from AL74
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJI · Semmes | VORTAC | 115.30 | r045° / 3.6 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 112.80 | r301° / 15.8 NM |
| GCV · Greene County | VORTAC | 115.70 | r150° / 22.1 NM |
| BIX · Keesler | TACAN | 111.80 | r055° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL74. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR ONLY; DUR IFR COND USE SHALL BE COORDD WITH MOBILE ATCT - TURNS TO/FM AREA SHALL STAY TO W SIDE & RMN W OF BATES ARPT; ACFT SHALL ESTAB 2 WAY RADIO COMS WITH MOBILE APCH CTL.
- FOR CD CTC MOBILE APCH AT 251-662-6236, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 AL74 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 AL74
Grimes Field (AL74) is an airport in Semmes, AL, at 215 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL74, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL74 have a control tower?
No. Grimes Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL74?
Grimes Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL74?
Grimes Field is in Semmes, AL, at an elevation of 215 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.7644, -88.3058.
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