KEKY

VFR

BESSEMER NTL

BESSEMER · ALABAMA

Elev
699.6'
Longest RWY
6,007'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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 05
H/W +0 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KEKY

Current METAR

Observed 23:56Z

KEKY 272356Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP141 6//// T02390183 10267 20239 55006 PNO $
Wind
140° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 18°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,824 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
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM WASYLUKA
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

tap a runway
140° · 7 kt
RWY 05
047°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 047° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,700 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored47° / 227°6,007 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 4-box left(3°)33', trees, 1136' from thr, 346' R of cntrln, slope 28
23PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 05
LD · CAT I
EKY
111.75
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KEKY · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery if unavailable via frequency, contact Birmingham Approach at 205-769-3890.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 05 and 23. High intensity runway lights are on runways 05 and 23 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1There is a fee for after hours service. Call 205-835-1415.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

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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