Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL88
- Coordinates
- 30.4270, -87.4714
- Elevation
- 80 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/06
- 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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| 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 AL88
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right 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
1,320 ft × 95 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,320 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 108.80 | r248° / 7.5 NM |
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 | r296° / 9 NM |
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 | r232° / 29.5 NM |
| NGS · Santa Rosa | TACAN | 133.60 | r247° / 29.8 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 112.80 | r106° / 32.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL88. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE; OPERATIONAL LETTER OF AGREEMENT MAINTAINED BETWEEN OWNERS/OPERATORS OF THE BAN FARM ARPT AND SHIELDS ARPT.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- DAY VFR ONLY - OWNER ONLY ALLOWED
- 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 AL88 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 AL88
Ban Farm Airport (AL88) is an airport in Lillian, AL, at 80 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,320 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL88, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL88 have a control tower?
No. Ban Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL88?
Ban Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,320 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL88?
Ban Farm Airport is in Lillian, AL, at an elevation of 80 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4270, -87.4714.
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