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Humana Hospital Shoals Heliport

Muscle Shoals, AlabamaElevation 500 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 40 ft

H1
Dimensions
40 x 40 ft
Surface
Pfc
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

Humana Hospital Shoals Heliport is in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Field elevation 500 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerPHILIP FRETWELL
Manager phone256-386-1738
AttendedDaily, SR–SS
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAL53
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.7462, -87.6764
Distance from city0 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD OPNS ARE CONDUCTED FM 250-360 DEGS; AREA IS MKD; WDU IS MNTND; LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH MSL FSS.
›75 FT PWR LINE 600 FT WEST OF PAD; 30 FT LIGHT POLES 50 FT NORTH, EAST & WEST OF PAD.
›MEDICAL USE.
›ADDITIONAL CONTACT: KAREN BOHANNON - 256-386-1761 KAREN.BOHANNON@SHOALSHOSPITAL.COM
›FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AL53 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AL53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AL53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AL53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AL53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AL53?
AL53 sits at 500 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AL53?
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.