14J

VFR

CARL FOLSOM

ELBA · ALABAMA

Elev
258'
Longest RWY
3,050'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 14J CARL FOLSOM showing runway layout — runways 02/20
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 14J
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,258'
MSL · field 258' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 14J

14J does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEDN (ENTERPRISE MUNI) · 11.8 NM away. Conditions at 14J may differ.

METAR · KEDN

Observed 04:35Z

KEDN 120435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A3001 RMK AO1 T02440208
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 21°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,288 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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JACKIE WINDHAM
Address
PO BOX 315, ELBA AL 36323

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 02
015°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 015° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,258 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/2015° / 195°3,050 ftASPHStandard L

Airport sketch

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

Top-down satellite sketch of 14J CARL FOLSOM in ELBA, ALABAMA, showing runways 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
14J · CHART_SUPP
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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
Major
Power plant repair
Major

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
No

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 CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402 OR 334-255-8460, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Lighting notes

  • AFTER DUSK ACTVT MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20CLSD TO HEL MOV SKID LDG.
  • 02/20RWY 02/20 HAS 344 FT BY 100 FT ASPHALT OVERRUN ON THE NORTH END.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02CL STRIPES FADED
  • 20CL STRIPES FADED

Other notes

  • MANAGER334-389-3519 ALTN NR - MGR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 14J

Answer card
ICAO
14J
Name
CARL FOLSOM
Location
ELBA, ALABAMA
Elevation
258 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,258 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 3,050 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Carl Folsom Airport sits in Elba, Alabama. Field elevation is 258 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,050 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Carl Folsom Airport. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service. The published remarks also note a 344 ft by 100 ft asphalt overrun on the north end of runway 02/20. Centerline stripes are faded on both runway directions. Runway 02/20 is closed to helicopter movement skid landings.

After dusk, medium intensity runway lights on 02/20 are activated from CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Cairns Approach. If approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC. This is a small non-towered field, so plan your self-announce calls early and keep an eye out for local traffic. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current noise or operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 14J?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Carl Folsom Airport have a control tower?
No. 14J is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What runway is available at 14J and how long is it?
14J has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,050 ft long and asphalt.
Is there an ILS at 14J?
No ILS approaches are published for 14J. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file or launch.
Which FBO is on the field at 14J?
Carl Folsom Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (334) 897-3052 for current service details.
Can I get 100LL at 14J after hours?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card service. Verify current access details with the FBO directly if you need anything specific.
How do I turn on the runway lights at 14J after dusk?
The published remarks say medium intensity runway lights on 02/20 are activated from CTAF after dusk. Use CTAF 122.9 and follow the published lighting procedure.
Are there any runway notes I should know before landing at 14J?
Yes. The north end has a 344 ft by 100 ft asphalt overrun. The centerline stripes are faded on both runway directions. Runway 02/20 is also closed to helicopter movement skid landings.

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