KEET

VFR

SHELBY COUNTY

ALABASTER · ALABAMA

Elev
585.6'
Longest RWY
5,000'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KEET
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,585.6'
MSL · field 585.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KEET

Current METAR

Observed 23:53Z

KEET 272353Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02500178 10278 20250 55012
Wind
140° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 18°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,815 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
4 NM SE
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
EET (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TERRY FRANKLIN
Address
265 WEATHER VANE ROAD, CALERA AL 35040

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 8 kt
RWY 16
154°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 154° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,586 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored154° / 334°5,000 ftASPH34 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)109', tree, 1823' from thr, 510' R of cntrln, slope 14
34PAPI 4-box left(4°)64', tree, 1505' from thr, 97' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 16
KEET · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • A ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Birmingham clearance delivery.Show FAA
  • For emergencies 24 hours a day, contact 205-438-5173.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unavailable via ground communications outlet, contact Birmingham Approach at 205-769-3890.Show FAA
  • Balloon operations, hang gliding, powered parachute, and motorized parachute operations are prohibited.Show FAA
  • There is a noise abatement area northwest of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated for runways 16 and 34. Precision approach path indicators are available for runways 16 and 34. Medium intensity runway lights are available for runway 16/34 and are controlled on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERChad Scroggins is the county manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEET

Answer card
ICAO
KEET
Name
SHELBY COUNTY
Location
ALABASTER, ALABAMA
Elevation
585.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,585.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Shelby County Airport sits in Alabaster, Alabama. Field elevation is 585.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 5,000 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. Traffic pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. That makes this a basic VFR and non-precision planning field. Runway end identifier lights are available on 16 and 34. PAPI is available on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on the common traffic advisory frequency. 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. The on-field FBO is Shelby County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.

For radio work, Birmingham handles clearance delivery and approach or departure control. A ground communications outlet is available on 121.725 through Birmingham clearance delivery. There is also a published noise abatement area northwest of the airport. Balloon operations, hang gliding, powered parachute and motorized parachute operations are prohibited. If you are new to the field, brief the lighting setup and the non-towered pattern before arrival. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updates before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KEET Shelby County Airport?
KEET has one runway, 16/34. It is 5,000 ft long, so plan your performance with that single runway in mind.
Is there a control tower at Shelby County Airport?
No. KEET is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic and runway calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KEET?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KEET have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KEET. Plan for non-precision or visual operations and verify current procedures before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at Shelby County Airport?
The on-field FBO listed is Shelby County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is 100LL available after hours at KEET?
Yes. The remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a credit card.
Are there any noise abatement or special operating restrictions at KEET?
Yes. There is a noise abatement area northwest of the airport. Balloon operations, hang gliding, powered parachute and motorized parachute operations are prohibited.
What radio frequencies should I use when flying into KEET?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Birmingham also handles clearance delivery on 121.725. Approach and departure are on 123.8 and 256.8.

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