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AL46 — Shoals Creek Seaplane Base

Shoals Creek Seaplane Base

Non-ToweredFlorence, AL • 510' MSL

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AL46 Runways3 runways

AL46 has 3 runways. The longest is 17W/35W at 11,000 ft × 1,100 ft (water).

17W/35WNo runway lights11,000 ft × 1,100 ftWater
8W/26WNo runway lights6,500 ft × 1,000 ftWater
2W/20WNo runway lights6,200 ft × 1,200 ftWater

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

AL46 Field Data

AL46 field elevation is 510 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at AL46 is 1,510 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at AL46: 100LL.

Field elevation510 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,510 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100LLAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About AL46

Is AL46 (Shoals Creek Seaplane Base) a towered airport?

No, AL46 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at AL46?

AL46 has 3 runways (17W/35W, 8W/26W, 2W/20W). The longest runway is 11,000 feet.

Which runway is longest at AL46?

Runway 17W/35W is the longest at AL46 — 11,000 ft × 1,100 ft, water.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at AL46?

AL46 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,510 feet MSL at a field elevation of 510 feet.

Does AL46 have fuel?

Yes. AL46 (Shoals Creek Seaplane Base) has 100LL available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of AL46?

AL46 (Shoals Creek Seaplane Base) has a field elevation of 510 feet MSL.

Where is AL46 located?

AL46 (Shoals Creek Seaplane Base) is located in Florence, AL.