K4A6
Scottsboro Municipal Word Field
Scottsboro, AlabamaElevation 650 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 0437°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 22217°T
Displaced threshold230 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Scottsboro Municipal Word Field is in Scottsboro, Alabama. Field elevation 650 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCOREY PORTER
Manager phone256-259-3702
AttendedDaily, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK4A6
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.6887, -86.0059
Distance from city2 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 256-603-5723.
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›MIRL RWY 04/22 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT- CTAF. TO ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 04 & 22 OPR CONSLY.
›TWY LGTS FOR TWY TURNOFF ONLY.
›RED LGTD TV TWR 1 MILE SW.
›APCH SLOPE 20:1 FM DSPLCD THR.
›RWY 22 LGTD THRS DSPLCD FOR NGT OPNS.
›CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS.
›REPAIRS AVBL ON CALL 256-259-3702.
›OTS INDEFLY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K4A6 have a METAR?
Yes. K4A6 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does K4A6 have a TAF?
When K4A6 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K4A6?
K4A6 sits at 650 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K4A6?
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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.