KEKY Bessemer Ntl Airport

Before you fly into KEKY

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,699.6'

MSL · field 699.6' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 23

H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KEKY

Current METAR

Observed 18:56Z

KEKY 111856Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM SCT039 SCT046 BKN085 32/23 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP135 T03170228 $

Wind: 220° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 32°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 30.01 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,796 ft
Ceiling: 8,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

KEKY does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KEET (SHELBY COUNTY) · 10.8 NM away. Conditions at KEKY may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KEET 111720Z 1118/1218 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 25,000 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 SE
VFR sectional: ATLANTA
ARTCC: ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility: ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TIM WASYLUKA
Phone: (205) 835-1415
Address: 900 MITCHELL FIELD RD, BESSEMER AL 35022

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB: ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 6 kt

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RWY 23

227°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
05/23Favored	47° / 227°	6,007 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
05	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	33', trees, 1136' from thr, 346' R of cntrln, slope 28
23	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	30', trees, 598' from thr, 167' R of cntrln, slope 13

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 KEKY BESSEMER NTL in BESSEMER, ALABAMA, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 05

LD · CAT I

EKY

111.75

ILS OR LOC RWY 05

KEKY · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 05

KEKY · 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: 100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled): HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
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: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.30

02A·B&G Flying Service·31.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.50

02A·B&G Flying Service·31.9 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Bessemer Airport 123.000(205) 428-9292 WebsiteOther23d ago	$8.46	$8.73

Bessemer Airport
123.000(205) 428-9292
100LL
$8.46
Jet A
$8.73

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.30at02AB&G Flying Service31.9 nmsave $3.16
Jet A$5.50at02AB&G Flying Service31.9 nmsave $3.23

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD IF UNA VIA FREQ, CTC BIRMINGHAM APCH AT 205-769-3890.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; HIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.

Other notes

1FEE FOR AFT HRS SVC CALL 205-835-1415.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEKY

Answer card

ICAO: KEKY
Name: BESSEMER NTL
Location: BESSEMER, ALABAMA
Elevation: 699.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,699.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 05/23 · 6,007 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 5
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 220° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 23

Bessemer Ntl sits in Bessemer, Alabama, southwest of Birmingham. Field elevation is 699.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23, which is 6,007 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. The field has one ILS approach on runway 05. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Bessemer Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Runway end identifier lights are active on 05 and 23. High intensity runway lights are also on 05 and 23. They are controlled by the CTAF. That matters at night or in reduced visibility. There is also a fee for after-hours service. Call the airport before you go if you expect a late arrival.

This is a non-towered field with Birmingham approach support on the published frequencies. Clearance delivery can also be handled through Birmingham Approach if needed. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures before arrival. The runway is long enough for a wide range of GA traffic. Watch the density altitude on warm Alabama days. Use the current chart for airspace details and any arrival notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KEKY and which runway is longest?

KEKY has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 6,007 ft long. That is also the longest runway on the field.

Does Bessemer Ntl have an ILS approach?

Yes. The facts list one ILS approach for runway 05. Check the current Chart Supplement for the full procedure and minimums before you fly it.

Is KEKY towered or non-towered?

KEKY is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 for airport traffic. Coordinate with Birmingham Approach on the published approach and departure frequencies.

What is the pattern altitude at KEKY?

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

Which FBO is on the field at KEKY?

Bessemer Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current services and availability.

Are the runway lights at KEKY pilot controlled?

Yes. Runway end identifier lights are active on 05 and 23. The high intensity runway lights on 05 and 23 are controlled by CTAF.

Is there after-hours service at KEKY?

Yes. There is a fee for after-hours service. Call 205-835-1415 before arrival if you expect to come in late.

How do I get clearance delivery at KEKY if needed?

The published remark says to contact Birmingham Approach at 205-769-3890 if clearance delivery is unavailable via frequency. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest procedure before departure.

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