5R1

VFR

ROY WILCOX

CHATOM · ALABAMA

Elev
166'
Longest RWY
4,002'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5R1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,166'
MSL · field 166' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +11 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF 5R1

5R1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMOB (MOBILE RGNL) · 45.7 NM away. Conditions at 5R1 may differ.

METAR · KMOB

Observed 23:56Z

KMOB 272356Z 15013KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02500183 10300 20250 50004
Wind
150° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 18°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,269 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PATRICK FLANAGAN
Address
CHATOM AL 36518

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
150° · 13 kt
RWY 12
119°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 119° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,166 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored119° / 299°4,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
3057', trees, 784' from thr, 175' R of cntrln, slope 10

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
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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
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 operate from dusk to dawn.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12Runway 12 approach ratio is 27 to 1 from the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Before FAA activation.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5R1

Answer card
ICAO
5R1
Name
ROY WILCOX
Location
CHATOM, ALABAMA
Elevation
166 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,166 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Roy Wilcox Airport (5R1) sits in Chatom, Alabama. Field elevation is 166 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 4,002 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower, so plan for self-announce ops on CTAF 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless current local guidance says otherwise. The published remarks also note medium intensity runway lights on 12/30 that operate from dusk to dawn. There is a displaced threshold note for runway 12, so pay attention to the available landing distance on that end. Deer are reported on and near the runway. That is the kind of local hazard that deserves a careful scan on taxi, takeoff and final.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Fuel availability should be confirmed with the airport operator or by calling the field directly before arrival. For clearance delivery, Houston ARTCC is listed in the remarks. If you are planning IFR or a night arrival, verify the current Chart Supplement before departure. The field is small, uncontrolled and simple on paper. The main things to brief are the runway lighting, the deer hazard and the displaced-threshold note on runway 12.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Roy Wilcox (5R1)?
5R1 has one runway, 12/30. It is 4,002 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does Roy Wilcox Airport have a control tower?
No. 5R1 is uncontrolled, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic.
Is there an ILS at 5R1?
No ILS approaches are published for Roy Wilcox. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Roy Wilcox?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the runway lights at 5R1?
Medium intensity runway lights are published for runway 12/30. They operate from dusk to dawn.
Are there any runway hazards at Roy Wilcox?
Yes. The remarks note deer on and near the runway. There is also a displaced threshold note for runway 12, so brief the landing distance carefully.
Which frequencies do I use at 5R1?
CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Roy Wilcox?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current fuel and service availability.

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