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7AL2

Peterson Field · Steele

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
600 ft / 183 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 1,000 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Peterson Field (7AL2), located in Steele, 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 600 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
Peterson Field
ICAO / IATA
7AL2 / —
Municipality
Steele
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
600 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,000 ft / 305 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 17
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35
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).

KANBILS
Anniston Regional Airport
52 km / 28 nm
KBHMILS
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
53 km / 29 nm
KEET
Shelby County Airport
88 km / 48 nm
KHSVILS
Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
96 km / 52 nm
KHUA
Redstone Army Air Field
97 km / 52 nm

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