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AL55

Shields Airport

Elberta, AlabamaElevation 95 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,175 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,175 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 09
RWY 27
Displaced threshold370 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Shields Airport is in Elberta, Alabama. Field elevation 95 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDEWITT BARKER
Manager phone850-572-0288
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAL55
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.4339, -87.4572
Distance from city9 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
›WEST END SOFT AFT RAIN.
›MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
›MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AL55 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AL55 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AL55. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AL55 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AL55. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AL55?
AL55 sits at 95 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AL55?
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.