5R7 ROY E RAY Airport

Before you fly into 5R7

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,087'

MSL · field 87' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 5R7

5R7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBFM (MOBILE INTL) · 12.7 NM away. Conditions at 5R7 may differ.

METAR · KBFM

Observed 21:53Z

KBFM 272153Z 17010G18KT 10SM CLR 26/21 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02610206

Wind: 170° @ 10G18 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 30.03 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,291 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

5R7 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KBFM (MOBILE INTL) · 12.7 NM away. Conditions at 5R7 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 21:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KBFM 272051Z 2721/2818 17010G21KT P6SM FEW035 FM280200 16004KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

27 21:00Z–28 02:00Z

Wind: 170° at 10 kt gusting 21 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 3,500 ft
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: 3 NM NE
VFR sectional: NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC: ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility: ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ROBBY GRICE, PRESIDENT
Phone: (251) 591-6985
Address: 11267 AIRPORT ROAD, IRVINGTON AL 36544

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB: ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

170° · 10 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18

177°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	177° / 357°	2,000 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	31', pole, 337' from thr, 52' R of cntrln, slope 10
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	81', trees, 655' from thr, 103' R of cntrln, slope 8

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

5R7 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

5R7 · 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: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.10

5R2·Ocean Springs Airport·28.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$9.22

KPQL·Southern Sky Aviation·16.5 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Roy E. Ray Airport 0.000(251) 824-4538Independent3d ago	$6.75	—	—

Roy E. Ray Airport
0.000(251) 824-4538
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100LL
$6.75
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.10at5R2Ocean Springs Airport28.4 nmsave $1.65
Jet A$9.22atKPQLSouthern Sky Aviation16.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Mobile Approach at 251-662-6236. When Approach is closed contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA
Airport currently unlicensed by State of Alabama.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18Runway 18/36 is marked with frangible PVC pipe and white plastic mats.Show FAA

Other notes

Visual flight rules weather conditions only.Show FAA
1For airport attendant call 251-591-6985.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5R7

Answer card

ICAO: 5R7
Name: ROY E RAY
Location: BAYOU LA BATRE, ALABAMA
Elevation: 87 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,087 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 2,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 170° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

ROY E RAY is in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The field elevation is 87 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 2,000 ft of turf and the longest runway on the field. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Published remarks say the airport is for VFR weather conditions only. They also note that runway 18/36 is marked with frangible PVC pipe and white plastic mats. The airport is currently unlicensed by the State of Alabama. For clearance delivery, contact Mobile Approach at 251-662-6236. When Approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Roy E. Ray Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (251) 824-4538 before you go if you need current service details. This is a small turf strip near the coast, so plan for soft-field technique and check the latest field condition before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 5R7 and how long is it?

5R7 has one runway, 18/36. It is 2,000 ft long and surfaced with turf.

Is Roy E Ray Airport towered?

No. 5R7 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.

Does 5R7 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 5R7. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure changes before you fly.

What is the pattern altitude at 5R7?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different value.

Which fuel is available on the field at 5R7?

Roy E. Ray Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (251) 824-4538 for current service details before arrival.

What should I know about runway 18/36 at 5R7?

The runway is marked with frangible PVC pipe and white plastic mats. Treat it like a turf strip and plan your rollout and braking accordingly.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at 5R7?

Published remarks say to contact Mobile Approach at 251-662-6236 for clearance delivery. If Approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.

Can I expect VFR-only operations at 5R7?

Published remarks say visual flight rules weather conditions only. Check the current Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning any IFR arrival.

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