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AL98

DCH Regional Medical Center Heliport

Tuscaloosa, AlabamaElevation 284 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

H1
Dimensions
40 x 40 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
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

DCH Regional Medical Center Heliport is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Field elevation 284 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerBILL CAYPLESS
Manager phone334-338-2819
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAL98
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.2061, -87.5264
Distance from city0 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ATTN: WILLIAM CAYPLESS BCAYPLESS@HOTMAIL.COM
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AL98 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AL98 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AL98. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AL98 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AL98. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AL98?
AL98 sits at 284 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AL98?
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.