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8AL1

Med West-Hoover Heliport

Hoover, AlabamaElevation 600 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

H1
Dimensions
40 x 40 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY H1

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Med West-Hoover Heliport is in Hoover, Alabama. Field elevation 600 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerUAB HEALTH SYS - MED WEST
Manager phone205-481-7101
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8AL1
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.3548, -86.8561
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CONDITIONAL PER 2014-ASO-730-NRA
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8AL1 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8AL1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8AL1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8AL1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8AL1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8AL1?
8AL1 sits at 600 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8AL1?
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.