Airport information
- FAA LID
- AL93
- Coordinates
- 34.8856, -86.7100
- Elevation
- 830 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/02
- Distance from city
- 12 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 | 05:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:04 PM | 01:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
Plan a flight from AL93
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,000 ft × 80 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 276° mag · 275° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 400 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 400 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQZ · Rocket | VORTAC | 112.20 | r323° / 6.5 NM |
| DCU · Decatur | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r039° / 18.2 NM |
| UXM · Tullahoma Regional | VOR | 109.65 | r221° / 37.4 NM |
| MSL · Muscle Shoals | VORTAC | 116.50 | r073° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AL93. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVD ALL OPS IN VFR WX CONDITIONS, LIMITED TO PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC HUNTSVILLE APCH AT 256-542-2070. WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- RWY 36 THRD MKD WITH CONES.
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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 AL93 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 AL93
Big Sky Airport (AL93) is an airport in Huntsville, AL, at 830 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AL93, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AL93 have a control tower?
No. Big Sky Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AL93?
Big Sky Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AL93?
Big Sky Airport is in Huntsville, AL, at an elevation of 830 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.8856, -86.7100.
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