AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

8AL5

Plant Gorgas Heliport · Parrish

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
256 ft / 78 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Plant Gorgas Heliport (8AL5), located in Parrish, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 256 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
Plant Gorgas Heliport
ICAO / IATA
8AL5 / —
Municipality
Parrish
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
256 ft

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KBHMILS
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
42 km / 23 nm
KTCLILS
Tuscaloosa National Airport
61 km / 33 nm
KEET
Shelby County Airport
64 km / 35 nm
KCBMILS
Columbus Air Force Base
115 km / 62 nm
KHSVILS
Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
117 km / 63 nm

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