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5AL1

Mc Gowin Field

Chapman, AlabamaElevation 400 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

17/35
Dimensions
3,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Mc Gowin Field is in Chapman, Alabama. Field elevation 400 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerNORMAN F. MC GOWIN, III.
Manager phone334-303-7902
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5AL1
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.6807, -86.6819
Distance from city2 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›AIRPORT CLOSED INDEFINITELY.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 05/15/59
›(ARPT STATUS) ARPT CLSD INDEFLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗5AL1 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5AL1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5AL1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5AL1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5AL1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5AL1?
5AL1 sits at 400 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5AL1?
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.