KPLR

VFR

ST CLAIR COUNTY

PELL CITY · ALABAMA

Elev
484.7'
Longest RWY
5,001'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPLR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,484.7'
MSL · field 484.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +2 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF KPLR

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KPLR 272235Z AUTO 28008G15KT 250V330 10SM CLR 27/17 A3001 RMK A01
Wind
280° @ 8G15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 17°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,929 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
WENDY WATSON
Address
240 AIRPORT ROAD, PELL CITY AL 35128

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0730-1700
  • SUN · UNTNDD

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 8 kt
RWY 21
198°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 198° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,485 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored18° / 198°5,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 4-box left(3°)100', tree, 1038' from thr, 385' R of cntrln, slope 8
21PAPI 4-box left(3°)29', tree, 385' from thr, 196' R of cntrln, slope 6

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 03
KPLR · 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
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

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
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

  • Ground control operator is available on frequency 121.725 through Birmingham clearance delivery.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unavailable via ground control operator, contact Birmingham approach at 205-769-3890 or 205-769-3891.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated for runways 03 and 21; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 03 and 21 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A+For jet fuel after hours call 205-229-6668.Show FAA
  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runway 03 approach ratio is 24 to 1 to displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • OWNERContact person is Erskine Funderburg, chairman of St. Clair County Airport Authority.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPLR

Answer card
ICAO
KPLR
Name
ST CLAIR COUNTY
Location
PELL CITY, ALABAMA
Elevation
484.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,484.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

St Clair County Airport sits in Pell City, Alabama. The field elevation is 484.7 ft MSL. It has one asphalt runway, 03/21, at 5,001 ft. There is no control tower. Traffic uses CTAF 123.05, with ground control handled on 121.725 through Birmingham clearance delivery. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

There are no ILS approaches published here. Runway 03 has a published obstacle note on the approach side, so pay attention to the displaced threshold and the runway environment on arrival. PAPI is available for runways 03 and 21. Medium intensity runway lights are on both ends and are CTAF controlled.

The on-field FBO is St. Clair County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours a day with credit card. For jet fuel after hours, call the number in the Chart Supplement or the FBO directly before you go. This is a non-towered field with Birmingham approach supporting clearances and approach services, so brief your frequency plan before descent. If you need current clearance delivery details or any local operating note, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does KPLR use and how long is it?
KPLR has one runway, 03/21. It is 5,001 ft long and asphalt.
Does St Clair County Airport have a control tower?
No. KPLR is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.
What is the pattern altitude at KPLR?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at KPLR?
No ILS approaches are published for KPLR. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KPLR?
St. Clair County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is 100LL available after hours at KPLR?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with credit card.
What should I know about runway 03 at KPLR?
Runway 03 has a published obstacle note on the approach side. The remarks also mention a displaced threshold, so plan the arrival carefully and verify the current Chart Supplement before landing.
How do I get clearance or ground help at KPLR?
Ground control is available on 121.725 through Birmingham clearance delivery. If that is unavailable, the remarks say to contact Birmingham approach directly.

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