4A6

VFR

SCOTTSBORO MUNI-WORD FLD

SCOTTSBORO · ALABAMA

Elev
650.5'
Longest RWY
5,240'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4A6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,450.5'
MSL · field 650.5' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +5 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF 4A6

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

K4A6 272115Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM BKN048 27/18 A3002 RMK AO2
Wind
160° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 18°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,123 ft
Ceiling
4,800 ft AGL
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 NE
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,451 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COREY PORTER
Address
86 AVIATION CIRCLE, SCOTTSBORO AL 35768

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 10 kt
RWY 22
214°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 214° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,451 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored34° / 214°5,240 ftASPH04 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box left(3°)55', tree, 1163' from thr, 211' R of cntrln, slope 17
22PAPI 4-box left(3°)31', tree, 503' from thr, 248' R of cntrln, slope 9

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 04
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

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 clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • There is a red lighted television tower 1 mile southwest.Show FAA
  • Taxiway lights are for taxiway turnoff only.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 04/22 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity activate on CTAF. To activate runway end identifier lights on runways 04 and 22 use CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 04 and 22 operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22Runway 22 has lighted thresholds displaced for night operations.Show FAA
  • 04Visual glide slope indicators are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 22The approach slope is 20 to 1 from the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Repairs are available on call at 256-259-3702.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is closed on Christmas.Show FAA
  • 1For service after hours call 256-603-5723.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4A6

Answer card
ICAO
4A6
Name
SCOTTSBORO MUNI-WORD FLD
Location
SCOTTSBORO, ALABAMA
Elevation
650.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,450.5 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 5,240 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Scottsboro Muni-Word Fld sits in Scottsboro, Alabama. The field elevation is 650.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 04/22, which is 5,240 ft long and paved. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,450.5 ft MSL. There are no published ILS approaches here. Plan for visual or other non-ILS work only. The on-field FBO is Scottsboro Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (256) 259-3702 for current service details.

A few published remarks matter for planning. The approach slope is 20 to 1 from the displaced threshold. Runway 22 has lighted displaced thresholds for night use. The PAPI on 04 and 22 operates continuously. The VASI on 04 is out of service indefinitely. Medium intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase them or to activate the runway end identifier lights. There is also a red lighted TV tower about 1 mile southwest. For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692. The airport is closed on Christmas. For after-hours service, call 256-603-5723.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 4A6?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 1,450.5 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Scottsboro Muni-Word Fld have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 4A6. Plan on visual or other non-ILS procedures and verify current options in the current FAA Chart Supplement.
What is the longest runway at 4A6?
Runway 04/22 is the only runway. It is 5,240 ft long and paved.
Is 4A6 towered?
No. There is no control tower at Scottsboro Muni-Word Fld. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at 4A6?
Scottsboro Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (256) 259-3702 for current service details.
What runway lighting should I expect at night at 4A6?
Runway 04/22 has medium intensity lights preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity or to activate the runway end identifier lights. Runway 22 also has lighted displaced thresholds for night operations.
Are there any approach or obstacle notes I should know before flying in?
Yes. The published remarks say the approach slope is 20 to 1 from the displaced threshold. There is also a red lighted TV tower about 1 mile southwest. The VASI on runway 04 is out of service indefinitely.
Is Scottsboro Muni-Word Fld closed on any holidays?
Yes. The published remarks say the airport is closed on Christmas. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for any other special operating notices.

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