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56AL

Beechwood Airpark · Athens

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
647 ft / 197 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 2,630 ft · Turf/DirtUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Beechwood Airpark (56AL), located in Athens, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 647 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Beechwood Airpark
ICAO / IATA
56AL / —
Municipality
Athens
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
647 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,630 ft / 802 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Turf/Dirt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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40 km / 21 nm
KMSLILS
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
40 km / 22 nm
KHUA
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46 km / 25 nm
KBHMILS
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
140 km / 76 nm
KMQYILS
Smyrna Airport
150 km / 81 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026