Tuscaloosa Police Department Heliport

Tuscaloosa, US 🇺🇸 Heliport

ICAO

3AL3

IATA

Elevation

160 ft

Region

US-AL

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Airport Information

GPS Code: 3AL3

Local Code: 3AL3

Location: 33.174099° N, -87.557098° E

Continent: NA

Type: Heliport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

The Tuscaloosa Police Department Heliport (3AL3) is a private-use facility primarily serving the Tuscaloosa Police Department's Helicopter Unit. It is not a commercial airport and, as such, there are no public traveler reviews or experiences available regarding terminal facilities, amenities, security wait times, customs/immigration, or general passenger services. Information typically sought by travelers, such as transportation connections or public parking, is not applicable to this private heliport.

The heliport houses the police department's Helicopter Division, which is the oldest full-time law enforcement aviation unit in Alabama, established in 1971. The unit provides aerial support for patrol and investigative divisions within the Tuscaloosa Police Department and surrounding agencies. In January 2023, a new, larger hangar was opened at the Tuscaloosa National Airport (not 3AL3 itself, but a related facility for the helicopter unit), significantly expanding space for their four helicopters, mechanical equipment, and office areas.

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Common Complaints

*(Not applicable, as this is a private police heliport with no public traveler access or services.)* In summary, 3AL3 is an unattended, privately-owned heliport managed by the City of Tuscaloosa and used exclusively by its police department. It features a 20 x 20 ft (6 x 6 m) concrete helipad. Permission is required prior to landing. There are no services available to the public at the heliport itself. For any clearance, pilots are directed to contact Atlanta ARTCC.

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