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56AL

Beechwood Airpark

Athens, AlabamaElevation 647 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,630 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,630 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
RWY 36

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Beechwood Airpark is in Athens, Alabama. Field elevation 647 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRONALD WORKMAN
Manager phone256-795-6565
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA56AL
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.7728, -87.1746
Distance from city10 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗56AL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 56AL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 56AL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 56AL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 56AL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 56AL?
56AL sits at 647 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 56AL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.