5R7
Roy E. Ray Airport
Bayou La Batre, AlabamaElevation 80 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18179°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36359°T
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
Roy E. Ray Airport is in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Field elevation 80 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROBBY GRICE, PRESIDENT
Manager phone(251) 591-6985
AttendedON CALL
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5R7
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.4544, -88.2112
Distance from city3 NM NE
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.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR ARPT ATTENDANT CALL 251-591-6985
›FOR CD CTC MOBILE APCH AT 251-662-6236, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS ONLY.
›RWY 18/36 MKD WITH FRANGIBLE PVC PIPE AND WHITE PLASTIC MATS.
›ARPT CURRENTLY UNLICENSED BY STATE OF ALABAMA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5R7 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5R7. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5R7 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5R7. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5R7?
5R7 sits at 80 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5R7?
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.