09A

MVFR

BUTLER/CHOCTAW COUNTY

BUTLER · ALABAMA

Elev
133.7'
Longest RWY
4,082'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 09A
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,133.7'
MSL · field 133.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +3 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 09A

09A does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDYA (DEMOPOLIS RGNL) · 22.5 NM away. Conditions at 09A may differ.

METAR · KDYA

Observed 02:15Z

KDYA 080215Z AUTO 36007KT 4SM RA 18/18 A3009 RMK AO2 T01800177
Wind
360° @ 7 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 18°C
Altimeter
30.09 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
315 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
MVFR

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 NE
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TYLER DAVIDSON
Address
117 SOUTH MULBERRY, SUITE 12, BUTLER AL 36904

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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360° · 7 kt
RWY 30
293°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 293° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,134 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored113° / 293°4,082 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)28', tree, 217' from thr, 127' R of cntrln, slope 0
30PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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 12
09A · 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
Not available
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 Meridian Approach at 601-679-3691. When Meridian Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the precision approach path indicator for runway 30 and medium intensity runway lights for runways 12 and 30 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12Trees are located 31 feet from the pavement end beginning at 125 feet right of centerline and continuing across to 125 feet left of centerline. There is an 8 to 1 slope from the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 30Markings on runway 30 are completely faded.Show FAA
  • 12Markings on runway 12 are completely faded.Show FAA
  • 30The precision approach path indicator for runway 30 is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 12The precision approach path indicator for runway 12 is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 12The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 12/30Runway is in poor condition due to extensive cracking with vegetation and raveling.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 09A

Answer card
ICAO
09A
Name
BUTLER/CHOCTAW COUNTY
Location
BUTLER, ALABAMA
Elevation
133.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,133.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,082 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
360° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Butler/Choctaw County Airport sits in Butler, Alabama. Field elevation is 133.7 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 4,082 ft long with asphalt pavement. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Meridian Approach handles clearance delivery and approach or departure support on 121.275 and 348.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For runway 12, published remarks say the PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline. Runway 12 also has trees close to the departure end. The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. Runway 12 markings are completely faded. Runway 30 markings are also completely faded. The runway is in poor condition due to extensive cracking with vegetation and raveling.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability. If you need clearance delivery, Meridian Approach is the published contact. When Meridian Approach is closed, Atlanta ARTCC is the backup contact. This is a small non-towered field with a short runway and degraded markings. A careful stabilized approach matters here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Butler/Choctaw County Airport (09A)?
09A has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 4,082 ft long and asphalt.
What is the pattern altitude at 09A?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Butler/Choctaw County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 09A. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is 09A towered or non-towered?
09A is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which frequencies do pilots use at 09A?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Meridian Approach is listed on 121.275 and 348.7 for approach or departure support.
Are there any runway or lighting issues at 09A?
Yes. Published remarks say runway 12 and runway 30 markings are completely faded. The runway is also in poor condition due to cracking, vegetation and raveling.
What should I know about runway 12 at 09A?
Runway 12 has published obstruction notes near the departure end. The PAPI for runway 12 is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Butler/Choctaw County Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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