5AL8
Fairlane Airport
Samson, AlabamaElevation 225 ftSmall airport
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AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Fairlane Airport is in Samson, Alabama. Field elevation 225 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeSmall airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5AL8
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.1050, -85.9931
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5AL8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5AL8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5AL8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5AL8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5AL8?
5AL8 sits at 225 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5AL8?
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.