KPYP

VFR

CENTRE PIEDMONT/CHEROKEE COUNTY RGNL

CENTRE · ALABAMA

Elev
594.6'
Longest RWY
5,500'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPYP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,594.6'
MSL · field 594.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +1 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KPYP

KPYP does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGAD (NORTHEAST ALABAMA RGNL) · 25.0 NM away. Conditions at KPYP may differ.

METAR · KGAD

Observed 20:56Z

KGAD 272056Z AUTO 15009KT 130V190 BKN043 27/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02720172 56006 PWINO $
Wind
150° @ 9 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
27°C / 17°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,016 ft
Ceiling
4,300 ft AGL
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
5 NM S
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DONNIE FREE
Address
P.O. 466, 8850 ALABAMA HWY 9 S, CENTRE AL 35960

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1600

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 9 kt
RWY 07
059°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 059° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,595 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored59° / 239°5,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0775', trees, 2777' from thr, 43' R of cntrln, slope 34

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 07
KPYP · 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
100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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 Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center at 770-210-7692.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 07/25 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25The pavement classification number value is 90/F/D/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided clear 20 to 1 approaches and the runway centerline have lateral separation of 60 feet from roads and other objects for aircraft with approach speeds less than 50 knots and 120 feet for aircraft with approach speeds of 50 knots or greater.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPYP

Answer card
ICAO
KPYP
Name
CENTRE PIEDMONT/CHEROKEE COUNTY RGNL
Location
CENTRE, ALABAMA
Elevation
594.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,594.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Centre Piedmont/Cherokee County Rgnl sits in Centre, Alabama. The field elevation is 594.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 07/25 and the longest runway is 5,500 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lights on 07/25 are medium intensity and are activated by CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Call the airport operator or the field directly before arrival for current services. The published remarks also note a PCN of 90/F/D/X/T for runway 07/25. The runway centerline has lateral separation from roads and other objects. That matters if you are flying a slower aircraft or planning a tight visual approach. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KPYP?
KPYP has one runway, 07/25. It is 5,500 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is there a control tower at Centre Piedmont/Cherokee County Rgnl?
No. KPYP is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway coordination.
Does KPYP have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KPYP. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at KPYP?
The published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
How do you activate the runway lights at KPYP?
Medium intensity runway lights on 07/25 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency. Make your CTAF clicks as published in the current Chart Supplement.
Who is the FBO at KPYP?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should a pilot know about the runway environment at KPYP?
The published remarks say the runway centerline has lateral separation from roads and other objects. That is worth keeping in mind on approach, especially in a slower aircraft or when flying a close visual pattern.
Who handles clearance delivery for KPYP?
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center at 770-210-7692. If you are IFR, get the latest clearance details before departure.

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