M55

VFR

LAMAR COUNTY

VERNON · ALABAMA

Elev
463'
Longest RWY
3,613'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M55
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,463'
MSL · field 463' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF M55

M55 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGTR (GOLDEN TRIANGLE RGNL) · 33.7 NM away. Conditions at M55 may differ.

METAR · KGTR

Observed 00:56Z

KGTR 280056Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM BKN065 BKN075 OVC090 27/19 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02720194 $
Wind
180° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,002 ft
Ceiling
6,500 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
6 NM N
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GLENN CRAWFORD
Address
CITY HALL, VERNON AL 35592

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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180° · 10 kt
RWY 17
164°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 164° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,463 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored164° / 344°3,613 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PSIL14', trees, 336' from thr, 137' R of cntrln, slope 9
35PSIL17', trees, 202' from thr, 11' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 17
M55 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • All airport lights are out of service.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Airport lights are inoperative.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Airport lights are inoperative.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35There is an 11-foot tree 189 feet from the runway end 71 feet right of centerline with zero to one obstruction clearance. A 22-foot tree is 198 feet from the runway end 125 feet right of centerline. A 16-foot tree is 191 feet from the runway end 74 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 17There is a 13-foot tree 160 feet from the runway end 111 feet right of centerline with zero to one obstruction clearance. An 18-foot tree is 149 feet from the runway end 126 feet right of centerline. An 11-foot tree is 163 feet from the runway end 94 feet right of centerline. A 6-foot tree is 197 feet from the runway end 96 feet left of centerline. A 2-foot fence is 196 feet from the runway end 109 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 17Runway markings are poor due to fading.Show FAA
  • 35Runway markings are poor due to fading.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Before FAA action.Show FAA
  • 17/35There is widespread joint cracking with vegetation on the runway surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M55

Answer card
ICAO
M55
Name
LAMAR COUNTY
Location
VERNON, ALABAMA
Elevation
463 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,463 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,613 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Lamar County Airport (M55) sits near Vernon, Alabama. Field elevation is 463 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 17/35, at 3,613 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a field where the runway condition matters. The published remarks call out widespread joint cracking with vegetation on the runway surface. Runway markings are poor from fading. Airport lights are inoperative. All airport lights are out of service. That makes day VFR planning the safer starting point. The runway ends also have tree obstructions close in. Check your takeoff and landing margins carefully.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability. For IFR or clearance needs, Memphis ARTCC is listed for clearance delivery. The published frequencies include CTAF 122.9. Approach and departure service is handled by Columbus on 126.075 and 239.25. Pilots should verify current runway condition, lighting status and any local restrictions in the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at M55 Lamar County Airport?
M55 has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,613 ft long and asphalt.
Is there a control tower at Lamar County Airport (M55)?
No. M55 is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Does M55 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for M55. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before IFR planning.
What is the pattern altitude at M55?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for M55. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are the runway lights working at M55?
No. The published remarks say the airport lights are inoperative. All airport lights are out of service.
What runway condition should I expect at M55?
The runway has widespread joint cracking with vegetation on the surface. Runway markings are also reported as poor due to fading.
Are there obstructions near the runway ends at M55?
Yes. The published remarks list trees close to both runway ends on 17 and 35. Verify your performance and obstacle clearance in the current Chart Supplement before departure or arrival.
Which frequencies should I have ready for M55?
CTAF is 122.9. Approach and departure service is listed on 126.075 and 239.25 through Columbus. Clearance delivery is handled by Memphis ARTCC at the phone numbers in the remarks.

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