AL19
Medical West Heliport
Bessemer, AlabamaElevation 670 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
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
Medical West Heliport is in Bessemer, Alabama. Field elevation 670 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJVANN MARTIN
Manager phone205-975-0069
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAL19
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.3715, -86.9910
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR PERI LGTS CALL 205-481-7182
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›PR OWNED HOSPITAL HELIPORT - OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY. CONTACT HOSP ADMIN FOR PERMISSION TO LAND; PHONE 205-481-7268.
›PROVIDED PVT USE; APP/DEP RTS ARE 350 - 010 DEGREES AND FROM 170 - 190 DEGREES; LANDING/TAKEOFF AREA MARKED; WIND INDICATOR MAINTAINED.
›KEITH PENNIGTON, CEO 205-481-7268
›MEDICAL USE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AL19 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AL19. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AL19 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AL19. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AL19?
AL19 sits at 670 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AL19?
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.