8AL3
Fricks Field Airport
Boaz, AlabamaSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09
RWY 27
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Fricks Field Airport is in Boaz, Alabama. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICHARD L. FRICKS
Manager phone256-557-0517
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8AL3
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.1418, -86.0886
Distance from city5 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8AL3 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8AL3. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8AL3 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8AL3. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8AL3?
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.