FlyFren
VFR
AL19
MEDICAL WEST
BESSEMER, AL
Elevation
670 ft
Control
Uncontrolled
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Questions
01
Where is Medical West (AL19) located?
Medical West is located in Bessemer, AL.
02
Is Medical West a public or private airport?
Medical West (AL19) is a private-use airport, so prior permission from the owner is required before landing.
03
What is the field elevation at Medical West?
Medical West sits at 670 feet above mean sea level.
04
Does Medical West have an instrument approach?
No, Medical West has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
05
Does Medical West have an air traffic control tower?
No, Medical West (AL19) is a non-towered airport; pilots self-announce on the CTAF.
Current Conditions
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
Wind
--
Steady
Visibility
10sm+
Surface Vis
Temp / Dew
--° / --°
Spread --°
Altimeter
--
Pressure
Sky Conditions
SKC
Clear
Hazards & Advisories
No active advisories within 50nm
Pilot Reports
Within 50nm
No recent pilot reports within 50nm.
Helipads
1
H1
No active NOTAMs
Directory
00 entities
No registered on-field services
Registry
FAA-V-2026.02
Coverage
On-Field Only
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Search Radius
50 NM
Data Source
FAA NASR
Distances calculated via haversine great-circle formula