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KM55

Lamar County Airport

Vernon, AlabamaElevation 463 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,613 ft

17/35
Dimensions
3,613 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (poor)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 17166°T
VGSIPAPI (PSIL)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35346°T
VGSIPAPI (PSIL)
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

Lamar County Airport is in Vernon, Alabama. Field elevation 463 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerGLENN CRAWFORD
Manager phone205-695-7718
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKM55
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.8467, -88.1155
Distance from city6 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.4
COLUMBUS APP/DEP
A/D
122.9
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RWY MARKINGS POOR DUE TO FADING
›FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
›BEFORE FAA ACT.
›ARPT LGTS INOP.
›11 FT TREE 189 FT FM RWY END 71 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN, 0:1 OBST CLNC; 22 FT TREE 198 FT FM RWY END 125 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN; 16 FT TREE 191 FT FM RWY END 74 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.
›WDSPRD JOINT CRACKING WITH VEGETATION.
›ALL ARPT LGT OTS.
›ARPT LGTS INOP.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›13 FT TREE 160 FT FM RWY END 111 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN, 0:1 OBST CLNC; 18 FT TREE 149 FT FM RWY END 126 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN; 11 FT TREE 163 FT FM RWY END 94 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN; 6 FT TREE 197 FT FM RWY END 96 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN; 2 FT FENCE 196 FT FM RWY END 109 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.
›RWY MARKINGS POOR DUE TO FADING
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KM55 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KM55 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KM55. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KM55 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KM55. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KM55?
KM55 sits at 463 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KM55?
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.