4A9

VFR

ISBELL FLD

FORT PAYNE · ALABAMA

Elev
876.7'
Longest RWY
5,001'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4A9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,876.7'
MSL · field 876.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +4 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 4A9

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

K4A9 272235Z AUTO 16007KT 120V200 10SM CLR 26/16 A3002 RMK AO2 T02590158
Wind
160° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 16°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,283 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 N
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
4A9 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BARRY STONE
Address
2200 TERMINAL DRIVE NW, FORT PAYNE AL 35968

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 7 kt
RWY 22
216°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 216° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,877 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored36° / 216°5,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box left(4°)62', tree, 1536' from thr, 189' R of cntrln, slope 21
22PAPI 4-box right(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 04
4A9 · 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
100LLA+
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 4/22 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, activate via the common traffic advisory frequency. Runway end identifier lights on runways 04 and 22 activate via the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators on runways 04 and 22 operate continuously.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior to FAA activation.Show FAA
  • 1For service after hours call 256-997-7524.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4A9

Answer card
ICAO
4A9
Name
ISBELL FLD
Location
FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA
Elevation
876.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,876.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Isbell Fld sits in Fort Payne, Alabama. The field elevation is 876.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 04/22, which is 5,001 ft long and asphalt. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Fort Payne Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead if you need after-hours service. The published remarks also note that runway 04/22 lighting is preset to low intensity. You can increase it by keying the CTAF. REILs on both runway ends also activate on CTAF. PAPI on 04 and 22 operate continuously.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to have dialed in are the non-towered pattern work, the runway lighting setup and the lack of published ILS guidance. If you need clearance delivery, the Chart Supplement lists Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692. Check current runway and airspace details before departure, especially if you are planning a night arrival or IFR flight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Isbell Fld (4A9)?
4A9 has one runway, 04/22. It is 5,001 ft long and asphalt.
Is Isbell Fld towered or non-towered?
It is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at 4A9?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 4A9 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 4A9. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before an IFR arrival.
Which FBO is on the field at Isbell Fld?
Fort Payne Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current service details.
How do you activate the runway lights at 4A9?
Runway 04/22 lights are preset to low intensity. Key the CTAF to increase intensity. REILs on both ends also activate via CTAF.
Can I get after-hours service at 4A9?
The published remarks say to call 256-997-7524 for service after hours. Confirm availability before you go.
Who handles clearance delivery for IFR departures from 4A9?
The published remarks list Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692 for clearance delivery. Verify the current procedure before departure.

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