FlyFren
VFR
AL53
SHOALS HOSPITAL
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL
Elevation
500 ft
Control
Uncontrolled
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Questions
01
Where is Shoals Hospital (AL53) located?
Shoals Hospital is located in Muscle Shoals, AL.
02
Is Shoals Hospital a public or private airport?
Shoals Hospital (AL53) is a private-use airport, so prior permission from the owner is required before landing.
03
What is the field elevation at Shoals Hospital?
Shoals Hospital sits at 500 feet above mean sea level.
04
Does Shoals Hospital have an instrument approach?
No, Shoals Hospital has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
05
Does Shoals Hospital have an air traffic control tower?
No, Shoals Hospital (AL53) 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
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Data Source
FAA NASR
Distances calculated via haversine great-circle formula