KSCD
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport
Sylacauga, AlabamaElevation 569 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 0991°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27271°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
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
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport is in Sylacauga, Alabama. Field elevation 569 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerWADE PRUITT
Manager phone256-245-3246
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1600
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKSCD
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.1718, -86.3055
Distance from city3 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.8
BIRMINGHAM APP/DEP
A/D
119.125
AWOS 3
AWOS
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FUEL AVBL 24/7 WITH CC.
›DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
›GLDR TOWING OPS 3 NM RADIUS BLW 6000 FT 0900-2200 WKENDS.
›FOR CD CTC BIRMINGHAM APCH AT 205-769-3890.
›OBSCURED/FADED
›ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 27: MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
›GLDR CLUB ON FLD.
›OBSCURED/FADED
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KSCD have a METAR?
Yes. KSCD is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KSCD have a TAF?
When KSCD 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 KSCD?
KSCD sits at 569 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KSCD?
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.