AL48

Southwest Alabama Medical Center Heliport

Thomasville, AlabamaElevation 265 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 60 ft

H1
Dimensions
60 x 60 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

Southwest Alabama Medical Center Heliport is in Thomasville, Alabama. Field elevation 265 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerANNE THOMPSON
Manager phone334-636-4431
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAL48
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.9307, -87.7375
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

PRVDD PVT USE; OPNS ARE CONDUCTED FROM 130-180; AREA IS MARKED; WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED; OPNS ARE RESTRICTED TO MAX 10 KNOT TAILWIND; TREES ARE REMOVED.
(ARPT STATUS) ARPT CLSD INDEFLY.
FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AL48 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AL48. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AL48 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AL48. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AL48?
AL48 sits at 265 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AL48?
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.