KA08
Vaiden Field
Marion, AlabamaElevation 225 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16163°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 34343°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Vaiden Field is in Marion, Alabama. Field elevation 225 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDONALD BENNETT
Manager phone734-250-4119
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKA08
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.5124, -87.3856
Distance from city8 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›80 FT OVERLAY; SIDE TRSNS SMOOTH.
›SVRL CLOSE-IN OBSTN TREES LOCATED APPROX 100-120 FT L OF RWY 16 CNTRLN
›ARPT BCN CURRENTLY INOPERABLE
›LCTD 10 FT FROM RWY EDGE.
›VFR ONLY.
›MARKINGS SVRLY FADED OR OBSC.
›CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP
›MARKINGS SVRLY FADED OR OBSC.
›ALL AIRFIELD LIGHTING CURRENTLY INOPERABLE
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KA08 have a METAR?
Yes. KA08 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KA08 have a TAF?
When KA08 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 KA08?
KA08 sits at 225 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KA08?
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.