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(KPLR) St Clair County Airport

2 ratings | 3 reviews
Pell City, AL
(205) 338-9456
www.plrairport.com

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round,Mon-Sat/0730-1700
FAA
Year-round,Sun/Unattended
FAA
Runways:
03/21

Runway length: 5,001 ft (1,524 m)

Elevation:
485 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Landing, Ramp, Tie Down, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
St. Clair County Airport Authority
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:42 am - 7:43 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:11 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:14 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$5.30
100LL (full)
$5.00
100LL (self)
$5.10
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
NOTAMs
TFRs
Kneeboard Format
Webcams (0)
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FBOs

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St. Clair County Airport Authority
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Services Offered:
Car Rental
$5.30 | 100LL | full
$5.00 | 100LL | self
$5.10 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: S
Phone:
(205) 338-9456
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 123.05
Fees:
Landing, Ramp, Tie Down, Other
Flight Training
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Etheredge Aviation & Flight Training Services LLC
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Services Offered:
Plane Rental
Flight Training
Location:
Pell City, AL
Phone:
(205) 218-3334
Freq. Monitored:
Taildusters
1 rating | 1 review
Services Offered:
Flight Training
Location:
On field: E
Phone:
(863) 634-8268
Freq. Monitored:
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Holder Aviation, Inc.
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Services Offered:
Maintenance
Sales
Location:
On field: CTR
Phone:
(205) 222-8769
Freq. Monitored:

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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

Motor Sports Hall of Fame

Talladega Super Speedway

Pell City Recreation Hall

(205) 338-1540

Knox Landing Campgrounds

(205) 338-3403

Great Wall Chinese

(205) 338-8908

Kickers Sports Grill

(205) 338-0481

Big Daddy's

(205) 884-1070
PLR
Motor Sports Hall of Fame
Talladega Super Speedway
Pell City Recreation Hall
Knox Landing Campgrounds
Great Wall Chinese
Kickers Sports Grill
Big Daddy's

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Runway 03/21

Dimensions:
5,001 × 80 ft
(1,524 × 24 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
Designator:0321
Elevation: 483.2 ft 482.4 ft
Heading: 026° magnetic
022° true 		206° magnetic
202° true
Gradient: 0.02% down 0.02% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold: 230 ft n/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Tree, 338 ft Right ft of center, 88 ft high, 968 ft from end, 8:1 clearance slope

Tree, 257 ft Right ft of center, 35 ft high, 504 ft from end, 8:1 clearance slope

Comments:
Rwy 03 Approach Ratio 24:1 to Dsplcd Thld.
FAA
n/a

TFRs

Location: PLR
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KPLR. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: PLR
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 5
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)		End Date:
(UTC)		Condition:
03/952 03/29/2025 0350 08/29/2025 2359
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1033525) 333624.00N0862503.00W (8.9NM WNW PLR) 2045.9FT (565.9FT AGL) U/S
04/839 04/29/2025 0124 06/13/2025 0124
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1306478) 332906.19N0861612.41W (4.6NM SSW PLR) 892FT (265FT AGL) U/S
05/502 05/16/2025 0420 09/13/2025 0420
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1063779) 333110.50N0861811.80W (3.6NM SW PLR) 741.8FT (253.9FT AGL) U/S
05/586 05/18/2025 1225 08/16/2025 0400
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1011202) 333528.90N0862218.20W (6.4NM WNW PLR) 998.0FT (257.9FT AGL) U/S
04/682 04/23/2025 1017 08/21/2025 1017
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1291667) 333801.60N0862037.00W (6.5NM NW PLR) 1016.1FT (258.2FT AGL) U/S
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Additional Remarks

Gco Avbl on Freq 121.725 (Bhm Clnc Del).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
 Effective: 5/15/25 - 6/12/25
CHART SUPPLEMENT (A/FD)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 03
RNAV (GPS) RWY 21
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Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 33.55883, -86.24906
  • 33° 33′ 31.8″ N, 86° 14′ 56.6″ W
  • 33° 33.530′ N, 86° 14.943′ W
ARTCC:
Atlanta (ZTL)
App/Depart Control Facility:
BHM
Chart:
NACO: Atlanta Sectional
FSS:
Anniston (ANB)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
04W (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
ANB
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Actvt PAPI Rwy 03 & 21; MIRL Rwy 03/21 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 123.8 Birmingham
AWOS-3P 119.625T
(205) 884-4359
Clearance Delivery 121.725 Birmingham
CTAF 123.05
UNICOM 123.05

Navaids

TDG - Talladega
Frequency: 108.8
33° 34′ 30.5″ N, 86° 2′ 33.7″ W
TDG to airport:
 265° | 10.4 nm
AN - Bogga
Frequency: 211
33° 32′ 3.6″ N, 85° 55′ 52.6″ W
AN to airport:
 279° | 16.0 nm
BHM - Birmingham Muni
Frequency: 110.0
33° 33′ 47.6″ N, 86° 45′ 19.8″ W
BHM to airport:
 090° | 25.4 nm
GAD - Gadsden
Frequency: 112.3
33° 58′ 35.1″ N, 86° 5′ 0.8″ W
GAD to airport:
 196° | 26.3 nm
BH - McDen
Frequency: 224
33° 30′ 41.5″ N, 86° 50′ 44.1″ W
BH to airport:
 087° | 30.1 nm
VUZ - Vulcan
Frequency: 114.4
33° 40′ 12.5″ N, 86° 53′ 59.4″ W
VUZ to airport:
 099° | 33.3 nm

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

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METARs

METARs from this airport:

KPLR
MVFR
Obsv:
2:35 PM GMT
(13 minutes ago)
Vis:
9 SM
Wind:
 220°
@ 9 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.93 "Hg
Temp:
26.0 °C (78.8 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.0 °C (71.6 °F)
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2200' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2600' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KASN
10 nm E
MVFR
Obsv:
2:35 PM GMT
(13 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
 220°
@ 8 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.91 "Hg
Temp:
27.0 °C (80.6 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.0 °C (71.6 °F)
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2300' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2900' AGL
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KANB
20 nm E
VFR
Obsv:
2:23 PM GMT
(25 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
 220°
@ 9 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.93 "Hg
Temp:
25.6 °C (78.1 °F)
Dew Pt:
20.0 °C (68.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 2200' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

KASN TAF
10 nm E
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 210°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 3:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 200°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6 SM
Wind:
 210°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 9000' AGL
Wx:
Rainshowers, Mist
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Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Overcast 2500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Tomorrow 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 220°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Overcast 2500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Tomorrow 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 260°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KANB TAF
20 nm E
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 210°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 3:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 210°
@ 7 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 9000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6 SM
Wind:
 210°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 9000' AGL
Wx:
Rainshowers, Mist
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Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Overcast 2500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Tomorrow 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 230°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Overcast 2500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Tomorrow 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 260°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KBHM TAF
25 nm W
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 190°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 200°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 7:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 210°
@ 12 G 22 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 9000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 9:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6 SM
Wind:
 210°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 9000' AGL
Wx:
Rainshowers, Mist
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 9000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Tomorrow 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 230°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 11000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KEET TAF
35 nm SW
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 200°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 1000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 200°
@ 7 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 200°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
See more details in AOPA weather
Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6 SM
Wind:
 210°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 9000' AGL
Wx:
Rainshowers, Mist
See more details in AOPA weather
Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Overcast 2500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
See more details in AOPA weather
Tomorrow 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 230°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 11000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Wendy Watson
240 Airport Road
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-9456 (Office)

Owner

St Clair County Airport Authority
240 Airport Road
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-9456 (Office)
Remarks:
Contact Person: Erskine Funderburg; Chairman St. Clair County Airport Authority.
FAA

Airport Reviews

Overall:
2 ratings | 3 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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  • 8/28/18
    Forest K.
    Great airport. Nice scenery, no Class C to worry about, and plenty of parking. Better gas prices than BHM! And you can ask to borrow 1 of 2 crew cars to grab a bite to eat. If you have time, take a 15 minute drive to Barber Motorsports Motorcycl…
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    5/22/14
    BRAD F.
    We stopped in for some fuel on the trip back from the beach when some unexpected fog moved in. We were unable to leave. It was about 5:00pm and closing time for the FBO. The guys were extremely accomodating, offering to leave the FBO open until we ma…
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  • 4/25/19
    JOHN W.
    Very friendly and accommodating FBO staff. Runway in excellent condition, adequate ramp space w/self-service 100LL. Easy traffic flow if you are looking for a quick refuel in between B-ham and Atlanta. Highly Recommend.
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