AL38
University of Alabama Hospital Heliport
Birmingham, AlabamaElevation 787 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
University of Alabama Hospital Heliport is in Birmingham, Alabama. Field elevation 787 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerBILL MAYFIELD, RN
Manager phone(205) 996-1805
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAL38
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.5059, -86.8028
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›HELIDECK MARKED WITH WHITE BORDERLINE AND WHITE HOSPITAL CROSS WITH A RED H IN THE CENTER AND RED 22 TO INDICATE HELO GROSS WEIGHT OF 22,000 LBS AND RED 60 TO INDICATE ROTOR DIAMETER UP TO 60 FT.
›MEDICAL.
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 205-934-5100.
›VFR, PRIVATE USE ONLY
›AND FLOOD LGTS.
›ROOFTOP.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AL38 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AL38. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AL38 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AL38. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AL38?
AL38 sits at 787 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AL38?
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.