Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 14h 7m 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 Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport
Sylacauga Municipal Airport, also known as Merkel Field, is a city-owned public-use airport located three nautical miles west of the central business district of Sylacauga, a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It is included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.
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Live weather
KSCDLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 / 27 | 5,390 ft / 1,643 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | BIRMINGHAM APP/DEP | 123.800 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 119.125 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (2)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport is KSCD.
Where is Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport located?
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport is small airport located in Sylacauga, United States, at an elevation of 569 ft (173 m).
How many runways does Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport have?
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,390 ft / 1,643 m.
What time zone is Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport in?
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport is approximately 4.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport?
The nearest airport to Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport is Hawk Field (AL92), about 9.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Lazy Eight Airpark Llc Airport and Charles C Killough Field.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.