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Small airport

Shields Airport

ICAO AL55🇺🇸 Elberta
Coordinates
30.4339°N, 87.4572°W
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
19:52
Civil dusk
20:19

About 13h 51m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Shields Airport

Shields Airport is a small airport in Elberta, United States. It sits at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,175 ft / 663 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Ban Farm Airport (AL88), about 0.8 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 272,175 ft / 663 m80 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PENSACOLA NAS CLASS CClass CControlled1400 ft MSL4200 ft MSL
A292 SR-0100 MON-FRI; SR-SS SATSpecial useDangerGND17500 ft MSL
PENSACOLA SOUTH INT SR-2400 MON-SATSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shields Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shields Airport located?

Shields Airport is small airport located in Elberta, United States, at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m).

How many runways does Shields Airport have?

Shields Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,175 ft / 663 m.

What time zone is Shields Airport in?

Shields Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Shields Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shields Airport is approximately 3.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shields Airport?

The nearest airport to Shields Airport is Ban Farm Airport (AL88), about 0.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Pleasant View Farm Airport and Perdido Winds Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Shields Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.