Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
AL55
Shields Airport · Elberta
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
95 ft / 29 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 2,032 ft · TURF-GUNLITFlight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination
Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.
Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Shields Airport (AL55), located in Elberta, 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 95 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.
Full Name
Shields Airport
ICAO / IATA
AL55 / —
Municipality
Elberta
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
95 ft
Pilot Toolbox
External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,032 ft / 619 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026