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AL96

Bon Secour Seaplane Base

Gulf Shores, AlabamaSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

05W/23W
Dimensions
3,000 x 300 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 05W
RWY 23W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Bon Secour Seaplane Base is in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerDAVID M. WALTER
Manager phone251-979-2200
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAL96
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.2983, -87.7408
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE.
›FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
›100 FT TWR 2000 FT SW AND 200 FT TWR 4000 FT NE OF SEAPLANE BASE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AL96 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AL96 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AL96. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AL96 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AL96. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AL96?
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.