AL18 — Parker Field, Gardendale, AL | FlightKit

Non-ToweredGardendale, AL • 590' MSL

AL18 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

AL18 Runways1 runway

AL18 has 1 runway. The longest is 13/31 at 1,550 ft × 100 ft (turf).

13/31No runway lights1,550 ft × 100 ftTurf

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

AL18 Field Data

AL18 field elevation is 590 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at AL18 is 1,590 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation590 ft MSL

Pattern altitude1,590 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard

Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About AL18

Is AL18 (Parker Field) a towered airport?

No, AL18 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at AL18?

AL18 has 1 runway (13/31). The longest runway is 1,550 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at AL18?

AL18 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,590 feet MSL at a field elevation of 590 feet.

What is the elevation of AL18?

AL18 (Parker Field) has a field elevation of 590 feet MSL.

Where is AL18 located?

AL18 (Parker Field) is located in Gardendale, AL.