KBFZ

VFR

ALBERTVILLE RGNL/THOMAS J BRUMLIK FLD

ALBERTVILLE · ALABAMA

Elev
1,032.3'
Longest RWY
6,114'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBFZ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,032.3'
MSL · field 1,032.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +2 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF KBFZ

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KBFZ 272235Z AUTO 15010G23KT 120V180 10SM CLR 26/17 A2999 RMK AO2
Wind
150° @ 10G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,513 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 SW
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
BFZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK CHESNUT
Address
P. O. BOX 1248, ALBERTVILLE AL 35950

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0700-DUSK
  • SUN · 1230-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 10 kt
RWY 23
226°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 226° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,032 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored46° / 226°6,114 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)40', trees, 1414' from thr, 178' R of cntrln, slope 30
23PAPI 2-box left(3°)58', trees, 2046' from thr, 329' R of cntrln, slope 31

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 05
KBFZ · 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+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
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
Yes

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 Birmingham Approach at 205-769-3890.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to 2300, medium intensity runway lights on runway 05/23 are preset. To increase intensity, use the CTAF. After 2300, runway 23 has runway end identifier lights activated. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 05 and 23. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 05/23 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The pavement classification number value is 401/F/D/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAfter hours, contact 256-302-6082 or 256-302-7886.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBFZ

Answer card
ICAO
KBFZ
Name
ALBERTVILLE RGNL/THOMAS J BRUMLIK FLD
Location
ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA
Elevation
1,032.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,032.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 6,114 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Albertville Rgnl/Thomas J Brumlik Fld sits in Albertville, Alabama. Field elevation is 1,032.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 6,114 ft long with asphalt pavement. That is the longest runway on the field.

This is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Approach and departure services are handled by Birmingham on 125.45 and 279.65. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with current charts and weather in mind before you go.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,032.3 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. The runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. From dusk to 2300, the medium intensity lights are preset. After 2300, runway 23 has runway end identifier lights activated. PAPI is available on both runway ends.

Albertville Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For clearance delivery, contact Birmingham Approach at 205-769-3890. After hours, the published manager numbers are 256-302-6082 and 256-302-7886. The pavement classification number is 401/F/D/X/T. Check current runway and lighting details before night or IFR operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBFZ?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,032.3 ft MSL using the listed field elevation.
Does KBFZ have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KBFZ. Plan on non-precision or visual procedures and verify the current instrument data before departure.
Is KBFZ towered or non-towered?
KBFZ is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What is the longest runway at KBFZ?
Runway 05/23 is the only runway and it is 6,114 ft long. It is asphalt and the published headings are 48° and 228° magnetic.
Which FBO is on the field at KBFZ?
Albertville Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (256) 878-1433 for current services before arrival.
What are the tower or approach frequencies for KBFZ?
There is no control tower. Birmingham Approach is listed on 125.45 and 279.65 for approach and departure services. CTAF and UNICOM are 123.0.
How do the runway lights work at KBFZ?
The medium intensity runway lights on 05/23 are pilot-controlled on CTAF. From dusk to 2300 they are preset. After 2300, runway 23 has runway end identifier lights activated.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KBFZ?
For clearance delivery, contact Birmingham Approach at 205-769-3890. For after-hours airport contact, the published manager numbers are 256-302-6082 and 256-302-7886.

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