What is the current flight category at AL18?

The current flight category at AL18 Parker Field is VFR (Visual Flight Rules).

How many runways does AL18 have?

AL18 Parker Field has 1 runway: 13/31.

AL18

Q: What is the current METAR at AL18?

Current METAR: METAR KBHM 032253Z 28006KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02110028

VFR

Parker Field

Gardendale590 ft elevation

Wind

280° / 6 kt

Visibility

10 SM

Temp / Dew

21° / 3°C

Altimeter

30.08 inHg

Ceiling

—

No ceiling

METAR

From nearby station: KBHM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

9.0 NM · brg 139°

METAR KBHM 032253Z 28006KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02110028

280° at 6 kt
10 SM
21°C / 3°C
30.08 inHg
VFRVisual Flight Rules
22:53 L / 22:53 Z

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise

10:57 L

10:57 Z

Sunset

00:32 L

00:32 Z

TAF

From nearby station: KBHM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

9.0 NM · brg 139°

TAF KBHM 031721Z 0318/0418 31008KT P6SM SKC
FM040100 00000KT P6SM SKC
FM041500 21006KT P6SM SKC

Sun 18:00 L

Sun 18:00 Z

BASE

310° at 8 kt
6+

Mon 01:00 L

Mon 01:00 Z

Mon 15:00 L

Mon 15:00 Z

210° at 6 kt
6+

Runways

13/31

1,550 ft

TURF

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Live METAR and TAF data for AL18 Parker Field, Gardendale, sourced from station KBHM. The current flight category, decoded surface wind, visibility, ceiling, temperature, and altimeter are updated as new observations come in.

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