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KCQF

H L Sonny Callahan Airport
Fairhope, Alabama, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 19 MARCH 2026

Location

FAA Identifier:	CQF
Lat/Long:	30-27-37.8000N 087-52-37.3000W 30-27.630000N 087-52.621667W 30.4605000,-87.8770278 (estimated)
Elevation:	91.1 ft. / 27.8 m (surveyed)
Variation:	01W (2005)
From city:	3 miles SE of FAIRHOPE, AL
Time zone:	UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time)
Zip code:	36532

Airport Operations

Airport use:	Open to the public
Control tower:	no
ARTCC:	HOUSTON CENTER
FSS:	ANNISTON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:	ANB (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:	0600-2000
Wind indicator:	lighted
Segmented circle:	no
Lights:	ACTVT REIL RWY 01 & 19; PAPI RWY 01 & 19; HIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. HIRL RWY 01/19 PRESET TO LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.
Beacon:	white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise.
International operations:	customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

CTAF/UNICOM:	123.0
WX AWOS-3PT:	118.425 (251-928-3242)
MOBILE APPROACH:	118.5
MOBILE DEPARTURE:	118.5
WX ASOS at BFM (14 nm NW):	PHONE 251-431-6762
WX AWOS-3PT at JKA (15 nm SE):	PHONE 251-923-5615

APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY HOUSTON ARTCC (ZHU) ON FREQS 127.65/285.475 (MOBILE RCAG) WHEN MOBIL APCH CTL (MOB) CLSD.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance	VOR name	Freq	Var
BFMr131/13.0	BROOKLEY VORTAC	116.35	04E
NUNr268/(28.0)	SAUFLEY VOR	112.25	01E
SJIr118/29.6	SEMMES VORTAC	115.30	05E

NDB name		Hdg/Dist		Freq		Var		ID
WISLE		130/28.4		248		01W		MOB	-- --- -...

Airport Services

Fuel available:	100LL JET-A+
Parking:	hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:	MAJOR
Powerplant service:	MAJOR
Bottled oxygen:	HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 1/19

Dimensions:

6604 x 100 ft. / 2013 x 30 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in fair condition

Weight bearing capacity:

Single wheel:	80.0
Double wheel:	102.0
Double tandem:	159.0

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 1

RUNWAY 19

Latitude:

30-27.093153N

30-28.168032N

Longitude:

087-52.724325W

087-52.519475W

Elevation:

86.7 ft.

91.1 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

010 magnetic, 009 true

190 magnetic, 189 true

Markings:

precision, in fair condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:	Publicly-owned
Owner:	FAIRHOPE AIRPORT AUTHORITY PO DRAWER 429 FAIRHOPE, AL 36533 Phone 251-383-8515
Manager:	DAVE FRIEDEL 8600 COUNTY RD 32 FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 Phone 251-383-8515

Additional Remarks

A39-01/19	PCR VALUE: 326/F/D/X/T
-	NOISE ABATEMENT RWY 01 & 19, DEP STRAIGHT OUT TIL RCHG 600 FT AGL.
-	FOR CD CTC MOBILE APCH AT 251-662-6236, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 19 March 2026 at 0901Z to 16 April 2026 at 0900Z.

IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
RNAV (GPS) RWY 01		download (240KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 19		download (266KB)
VOR/DME-A		download (205KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download (28KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download (189KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

5R4 - Holk Field at Foley Municipal Airport (9 nm E)
KBFM - Mobile International Airport (14 nm NW)
KJKA - Gulf Shores International Airport/Jack Edwards Field (15 nm SE)
2R5 - St Elmo Airport (21 nm W)
KMOB - Mobile Regional Airport (23 nm NW)

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Sunrise and sunset

Times for 26-Mar-2026

	Local (UTC-5)	Zulu (UTC)
Morning civil twilight	06:25	11:25
Sunrise	06:49	11:49
Sunset	19:06	00:06
Evening civil twilight	19:30	00:30

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	26-Mar-2026 05:46:19
Local (UTC-5)	26-Mar-2026 00:46:19

METAR

KCQF	260535Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM BR VV007 13/13 A3015 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V5
KBFM 14nm NW	260453Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP216 T01830172
KJKA 15nm SE	260535Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV002 15/15 A3015 RMK AO2

TAF

KBFM 14nm NW	252242Z 2523/2618 17009KT P6SM FEW035 FM260300 16002KT P6SM FEW030 FM260700 10002KT 2SM BR OVC004 FM261500 12004KT P6SM SCT030
KJKA 15nm SE	252243Z 2523/2618 14007KT P6SM SKC FM260300 16002KT P6SM FEW030 FM261000 10002KT 2SM BR OVC004 FM261500 12004KT P6SM SCT030

NOTAMs

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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Fuel Prices

Comments

ASRI 129.825
251-572-4626
[web site]
[email]

Flightline First Fairhope sets a new standard for luxury and service at H.L. "Sonny" Callahan Airport.

As the premier FBO on the Eastern Shore, we combine world-class amenities with genuine Southern hospitality.

More info and photos of Flightline First Fairhope


	100LL		Jet A
FS		$8.00		$8.50
GUARANTEED

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Alternatives at nearby airports
IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KCQF but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KCQF.

Located at KJKA

ASRI 129.375
251-968-5200
[web site]
[email]

At KJKA (Gulf Shores International Airport/Jack Edwards Field), 15 miles SE

When you experience the services offered by Gulf Air Center, you immediately notice the first class VIP treatment and the second to none professionalism of our entire staff. Not only do we have the most fully equipped FBO in the area, but Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have the most beautiful beaches and best restaurants around! Come visit and experience our Gulf Air Center hospitality.

More info and photos of Gulf Air Center (KJKA)

Located at KJKA

100LL

Jet A

$8.49

$9.30

GUARANTEED

MEMBERS
ONLY
Discounts

6 read write

FS=Full service

Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Distance

Comments

Continental Services

251-930-4400
[web site]
[email]

One stop Factory Service Center and Maintenance Facility at KCQF. Airframe and Engine repair overhaul Specialists.

More info about Continental Services

on airport

write

850 Maintenance Aircraft Cleaning LLC

850-376-5302
[web site]
[email]

Professional aircraft cleaning and detailing services for private and corporate aircraft. Exterior wash, interior detailing, brightwork polishing and ceramic protection. Serving KDTS Destin, KCEW Crestview, KCQF Fairhope, KPNS Pensacola and KECP Panama City.

More info about 850 Maintenance Aircraft Cleaning LLC

115 miles

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