AL50
Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport
Birmingham, AlabamaElevation 557 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
Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport is in Birmingham, Alabama. Field elevation 557 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTODD DUCKET
Manager phone205-783-3083
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAL50
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.4976, -86.8464
Distance from city0 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PERIMETER LIGHTS.
›VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
›ADDITIONAL CONTACT: SHANE GRAYSON 205-783-7960
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›(A30A) APPROACH & DEPARTURE TO AND FROM THE SW ONLY; APPROACH HEADING IS 40 DEGREES; DEPARTURE HEADING IS 220 DEGREES.
›MEDICAL.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AL50 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AL50. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AL50 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AL50. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AL50?
AL50 sits at 557 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AL50?
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.