Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL89
- Coordinates
- 32.7187, -85.3669
- Elevation
- 820 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/06
- Distance from city
- 5 N
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 | 05:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 07:52 PM | 00:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:21 PM | 01:21Z |
Plan a flight from AL89
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
2,250 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 300 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 250 ft
- Heading
- 209° mag · 208° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 300 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,250 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSG · Columbus | VORTAC | 117.10 | r288° / 18.7 NM |
| TGE · Tuskegee | VOR-DME | 117.30 | r045° / 20.8 NM |
| LGC · Lagrange | VORTAC | 115.60 | r201° / 21.4 NM |
| LSF · Lawson | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r323° / 29.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL89. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD USED PRIVATELY ONLY; ROAD WEST REQUIRES THR TO RY 07 300 FT FM ROAD FOR A 20:1 CLEARANCE.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6132, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- ONLY 1,600FT OF RWY LEN IS MKD
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 AL89 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 AL89
Sommerset Strip (AL89) is an airport in Opelika, AL, at 820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL89, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL89 have a control tower?
No. Sommerset Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL89?
Sommerset Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,250 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL89?
Sommerset Strip is in Opelika, AL, at an elevation of 820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7187, -85.3669.
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