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AL46

Shoals Creek Seaplane Base

Florence, AlabamaElevation 510 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 11,000 ft

08W/26W
Dimensions
6,500 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 08W
RWY 26W
02W/20W
Dimensions
6,200 x 1,200 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 02W
RWY 20W
17W/35W
Dimensions
11,000 x 1,100 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 17W
RWY 35W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Shoals Creek Seaplane Base is in Florence, Alabama. Field elevation 510 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerDENNIS ODEM
Manager phone256-767-0096
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAL46
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.9026, -87.5872
Distance from city8 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
›CELL 256-762-7383
›ADDNL PHONE 205-757-1902
›USE CAUTION; MAY BE BOATS IN THE AREA.
›FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AL46 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AL46 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AL46. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AL46 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AL46. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AL46?
AL46 sits at 510 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AL46?
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.