07A

VFR

FRANKLIN FLD

UNION SPRINGS · ALABAMA

Elev
301'
Longest RWY
5,002'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 07A
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,301'
MSL · field 301' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 07A

07A does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTOI (TROY MUNI AT N KENNETH CAMPBELL FLD) · 21.2 NM away. Conditions at 07A may differ.

METAR · KTOI

Observed 21:53Z

KTOI 272153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW047 28/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02780167
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 17°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,772 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
5 NM W
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
FRANKLIN FLD ARPT AUTHORITY
Address
PO BOX 522, UNION SPRINGS AL 36089

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 14
138°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 138° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,301 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32138° / 318°5,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14102', tree, 2170' from thr, 310' R of cntrln, slope 19
3279', tree, 1259' from thr, 155' R of cntrln, slope 13

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14
07A · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Montgomery Approach at 334-284-4575. When approach is closed, for clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • There are deer on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 14/32. Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 14/32 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport is for visual flight rules use only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is Thomas Main or Cope Lawrence.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager's phone number is 334-473-9211 and email is THOMASMAIN@FRANKLINFIELDAIRPORT.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 07A

Answer card
ICAO
07A
Name
FRANKLIN FLD
Location
UNION SPRINGS, ALABAMA
Elevation
301 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,301 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Franklin Fld sits in Union Springs, Alabama. The field elevation is 301 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 5,002 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. The airport is VFR only, so plan your arrival with that in mind.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway has end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are activated on CTAF, which helps for night operations. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Franklin Field Airport Authority is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. For clearance delivery, contact Montgomery Approach at 334-284-4575. When approach is closed, use Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692 for clearance delivery. The airport manager is Thomas Main or Cope Lawrence. First-time pilots should verify current procedures in the Chart Supplement before going in, especially since this is a non-towered field with VFR-only use and no published ILS.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Franklin Fld (07A)?
Franklin Fld has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 5,002 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Franklin Fld have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 07A. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure changes before you go.
Is Franklin Fld towered or non-towered?
Franklin Fld has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at Franklin Fld?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for 07A. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which fuel is available on the field at Franklin Fld?
Franklin Field Airport Authority is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (334) 750-2109 for current availability.
Are there runway lights at Franklin Fld?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 14/32. Medium intensity runway lights are also activated on CTAF.
Is Franklin Fld VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say this airport is for VFR use only. If you are planning anything beyond a basic VFR arrival, verify the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator.
Are there wildlife hazards at Franklin Fld?
Yes. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Plan for extra vigilance on taxi, takeoff and landing. Be especially alert at dawn and dusk.

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