KCQF

VFR

H L SONNY CALLAHAN

FAIRHOPE · ALABAMA

Elev
91.1'
Longest RWY
6,604'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCQF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,091.1'
MSL · field 91.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +3 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF KCQF

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KCQF 272355Z AUTO 12008KT 090V170 10SM CLR 24/20 A3004 RMK AO2
Wind
120° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,044 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 SE
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVE FRIEDEL
Address
8600 COUNTY RD 32, FAIRHOPE AL 36532

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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120° · 8 kt
RWY 19
188°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 188° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,091 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored8° / 188°6,604 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 4-box left(3°)
19PAPI 4-box left(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 01
KCQF · 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
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • Noise abatement procedures for runways 01 and 19 require departures to fly straight out until reaching 600 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Mobile Approach at 251-662-6236. When approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 01 and 19. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 01 and 19. High intensity runway lights are available on runway 01/19 and are controlled by CTAF. The high intensity runway lights on runway 01/19 are preset to low intensity and can be increased by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19The pavement classification number value is 326/F/D/X/T for runway 01/19.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCQF

Answer card
ICAO
KCQF
Name
H L SONNY CALLAHAN
Location
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
Elevation
91.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,091.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 6,604 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

H L Sonny Callahan Airport sits in Fairhope, Alabama. Field elevation is 91.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 6,604 ft of asphalt and is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Approach and departure service is on 118.5 and 269.3 through Mobile.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has a single on-field FBO, Flightline First. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call them at (251) 572-4626 for current services.

This is a non-towered airport with published noise abatement on both runway directions. Depart straight out until reaching 600 ft AGL. Runway 01/19 has PAPI, runway end identifier lights and high intensity lighting that is controlled by CTAF. The lights are preset to low intensity. You can increase them on CTAF. The pavement classification number for the runway is 326/F/D/X/T. If you need clearance delivery, contact Mobile Approach at 251-662-6236. When approach is closed, use Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCQF?
KCQF has one runway, 01/19. It is 6,604 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does KCQF have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCQF. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go if you need approach detail.
What is the pattern altitude at KCQF?
Pattern altitude is not published for KCQF. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KCQF towered?
No. KCQF is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What are the KCQF noise abatement procedures?
Published noise abatement calls for departures on runways 01 and 19 to fly straight out until reaching 600 ft AGL. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flight for any updates.
Which FBO is on the field at KCQF?
Flightline First is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (251) 572-4626 for current services.
What lighting is available on runway 01/19 at KCQF?
Runway 01/19 has runway end identifier lights, PAPI and high intensity runway lights. The lights are controlled by CTAF. They are preset to low intensity. You can increase them on CTAF.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KCQF?
For clearance delivery, contact Mobile Approach at 251-662-6236. When approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.

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