US-0684
Plant Franklin Heliport
Smiths Station, AlabamaElevation 523 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
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
Plant Franklin Heliport is in Smiths Station, Alabama. Field elevation 523 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCHRIS LANE
Manager phone(706) 317-6036
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0684
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.6075, -85.0946
Distance from city4 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›CONDITIONAL PER 2016-ASO-4801-NRA
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›ADDITIONAL CONTACT: SHANE SHORT 706-317-6015.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0684 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0684. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0684 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0684. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0684?
US-0684 sits at 523 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0684?
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.