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8AL5

Plant Gorgas Heliport

Parrish, AlabamaElevation 256 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

H1
Dimensions
26 x 26 ft
Surface
Concrete
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

Plant Gorgas Heliport is in Parrish, Alabama. Field elevation 256 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerGERALD ABNEY
Manager phone205-527-2473
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8AL5
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.6425, -87.1972
Distance from city7 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CONDITIONAL PER 2017-ASO-389-NRA
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8AL5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8AL5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8AL5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8AL5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8AL5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8AL5?
8AL5 sits at 256 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8AL5?
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.