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Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes Field (K8A1) — Guntersville, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
08:00–17:00 UTC
Runways
03/21, 07/25
Elevation
615 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 0/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: K8A1
  • Name: Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes Field
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 34.399399
  • Longitude: -86.270203
  • Elevation: 615 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Guntersville
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 1027x29m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 1526x23m
  • Surface: concrete
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 08:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 – 17:00
Thursday 08:00 – 17:00
Friday 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday 08:00 – 17:00
Sunday 08:00 – 17:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

10/238
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1056592) 342016.70N0861651.00W (4.2NM SSW 8A1) 1359.3FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S
2026-10-27 22:34 UTC 2027-01-25 23:34 UTC
10/197
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1310207) 342949.40N0861216.80W (6.1NM NE 8A1) 1529FT (313FT AGL) U/S
2026-10-27 00:06 UTC 2026-12-11 06:06 UTC
10/040
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1251707) 342201.50N0862259.30W (6.5NM WSW 8A1) 1536.7FT (500.0FT AGL) U/S
2026-10-21 14:25 UTC 2026-12-01 23:59 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 07:45 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of K8A1?
Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes Field operates from 08:00 to 17:00.
Does K8A1 require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is K8A1 located?
Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes Field (K8A1) is located in Guntersville, United States.
How long is the runway at K8A1?
The main runway at Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes Field (03/21) measures 1027x29m.