KHAB

VFR

MARION COUNTY-RANKIN FITE

HAMILTON · ALABAMA

Elev
436'
Longest RWY
5,495'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHAB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,436'
MSL · field 436' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF KHAB

KHAB does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJFX (WALKER COUNTY/BEVILL FLD) · 36.4 NM away. Conditions at KHAB may differ.

METAR · KJFX

Observed 01:15Z

KJFX 280115Z AUTO VRB04G10KT 10SM SCT055 SCT065 24/19 A2998 RMK AO2
Wind
VAR @ 4G10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,546 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF DAVIS
Address
550 DR. PYLE DRIVE, HAMILTON AL 35570

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt
RWY 36
001°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 001° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,436 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored181° / 1°5,495 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)45', tree, 740' from thr, 214' R of cntrln, slope 12
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)32', tree, 677' from thr, 162' R of cntrln, slope 14

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 18
KHAB · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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 contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 operate from dusk to 2100. After 2100, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36All runway markings on runway 36 are severely faded.Show FAA
  • 18All runway markings on runway 18 are severely faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Before FAA activation.Show FAA
  • 1For service after hours call 205-570-1677.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHAB

Answer card
ICAO
KHAB
Name
MARION COUNTY-RANKIN FITE
Location
HAMILTON, ALABAMA
Elevation
436 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,436 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,495 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport (KHAB) sits in Hamilton, Alabama at 436 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 5,495 ft long. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends of runway 18/36. Medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 operate from dusk to 2100. After 2100, use CTAF for lighting activation guidance. Runway markings on both ends are reported as severely faded, so plan to read the pavement carefully on arrival and departure.

Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. For after-hours service, call 205-570-1677. For clearance delivery, Memphis ARTCC is listed at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449. First-time visitors should verify current runway condition and lighting status before a night arrival. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated remarks before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHAB?
Pattern altitude is not published for KHAB. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KHAB have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KHAB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file.
What runway does KHAB use and how long is it?
KHAB has one runway, 18/36. It is 5,495 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is KHAB towered?
No. KHAB is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls and UNICOM on 122.8 when appropriate.
What fuel is available on the field at KHAB?
The on-field FBO is Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current availability before arrival.
What are the runway lighting details at KHAB?
Runway 18/36 has runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights operate from dusk to 2100. Use CTAF for lighting guidance after 2100.
Are there any runway marking issues at KHAB?
Yes. The published remarks say runway markings on both runway 18 and runway 36 are severely faded. Plan accordingly on rollout and lineup.
Who do I call for after-hours service at KHAB?
The published after-hours number is 205-570-1677. For clearance delivery, Memphis ARTCC is listed at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.

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