KAIV George Downer Airport

Before you fly into KAIV

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,150'

MSL · field 150' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 24

H/W +4 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF KAIV

KAIV does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGTR (GOLDEN TRIANGLE RGNL) · 28.5 NM away. Conditions at KAIV may differ.

METAR · KGTR

Observed 21:56Z

KGTR 112156Z 18008KT 10SM SCT060 33/23 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP139 T03330228 $

Wind: 180° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 33°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 2,309 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KAIV does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGTR (GOLDEN TRIANGLE RGNL) · 28.5 NM away. Conditions at KAIV may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KGTR 111736Z 1118/1218 19010KT P6SM FEW045

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

Wind: 190° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 4,500 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: 2 NM SW
VFR sectional: MEMPHIS
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: LARRY POTTS
Phone: 205-373-0446
Address: 11135 HWY 17, ALICEVILLE AL 35442

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB: ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

180° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 24

240°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06/24Favored	60° / 240°	5,001 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
06	—	—	—	—	—	—	22', tree, 640' from thr, 114' R of cntrln, slope 20
24	—	—	—	—	—	—	81', tree, 1983' from thr, 73' R of cntrln, slope 22

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KAIV GEORGE DOWNER in ALICEVILLE, ALABAMA, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06

KAIV · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06

KAIV · IAP

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: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.20

M83·McCharen Field·37.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.49

KTCL·Ascension FBO·30.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.20atM83McCharen Field37.1 nm
Jet A$8.49atKTCLAscension FBO30.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

TWY LGTS FOR TWY TURNOFF ONLY.
FOR CD CTC COLUMBUS APCH AT 662-434-3044.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REILS RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

06RWY 6 MKINGS SVRLY FADED
24RWY 24 MKINGS SVRLY FADED

Other notes

BEFORE FAA ACT.
OWNERALTN FONE NR 205-399-1423.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAIV

Answer card

ICAO: KAIV
Name: GEORGE DOWNER
Location: ALICEVILLE, ALABAMA
Elevation: 150 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,150 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 06/24 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 24

George Downer Airport sits in Aliceville, Alabama. Field elevation is 150 ft MSL. It has one runway, 06/24, which is 5,001 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway is asphalt. Magnetic runway headings are 06 and 24, with published headings of 62° and 242° magnetic. Runway end identifier lights are active on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on 06/24 and are controlled by CTAF.

Published remarks matter here. Taxiway lights are for taxiway turnoff only. Runway 6 markings are severely faded. Runway 24 markings are severely faded. For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach at 662-434-3044. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. First-time visitors should plan for a non-towered arrival and pay close attention to the faded runway markings on rollout and taxi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KAIV?

KAIV has one runway, 06/24. It is 5,001 ft long and asphalt.

Does George Downer Airport have a control tower?

No. KAIV is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls and runway coordination.

What is the pattern altitude at KAIV?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any ILS approaches at KAIV?

No ILS approaches are published for KAIV. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.

What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at KAIV?

CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8 at KAIV. That is the main airport frequency for traffic advisories and local coordination.

Which FBOs are on the field at KAIV?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

What should I know about the runway lights at KAIV?

Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 06 and 24. Medium intensity runway lights are also available on 06/24 and are controlled by CTAF.

Are the runway markings at KAIV easy to see?

The published remarks say the runway 6 markings are severely faded. Runway 24 markings are also severely faded, so plan for a careful visual scan on final and during rollout.

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