14J Carl Folsom Airport

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

RWY 20

H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt L

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 01:15Z

KEDN 280115Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3005 RMK AO1 T02420165

Wind: 120° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 17°C
Altimeter: 30.05 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,239 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

14J does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KDHN (DOTHAN RGNL) · 33.3 NM away. Conditions at 14J may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KDHN 272335Z 2800/2824 11005KT P6SM SKC FM281300 14005KT P6SM FEW040 FM281700 17008KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 13:00Z

Wind: 110° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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
Phone: 334-897-6979
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

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

120° · 5 kt

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RWY 20

195°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
02/20Favored	15° / 195°	3,050 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Airport sketch

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

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

14J · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

14J · CHART_SUPP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.80

79J·South Alabama Regional Airport·16.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.00

71J·Ozark/Blackwell Field·24.1 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Carl Folsom Airport 122.900(334) 897-3052Independent7d ago	$5.40	—	—

Carl Folsom Airport
122.900(334) 897-3052
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100LL
$5.40
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.80at79JSouth Alabama Regional Airport16.6 nmsave $0.60
Jet A$5.00at71JOzark/Blackwell Field24.1 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Cairns Approach at 334-255-8402 or 334-255-8460. When approach is closed contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.Show FAA

Lighting notes

After dusk activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 02/20 by using the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

02/20Runway 02/20 is closed to helicopter movement skid landings.Show FAA
02/20Runway 02/20 has a 344 foot by 100 foot asphalt overrun on the north end.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

20Centerline stripes are faded on runway 20.Show FAA
02Centerline stripes are faded on runway 02.Show FAA

Other notes

MANAGERManager alternate phone number is 334-389-3519.Show FAA

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: 0°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 120° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 20

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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