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Big River Airpark serves Tuscumbia, US.
Big River Airpark (5AL5) is a privately-owned, private-use airport located 4 miles south of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in the 35674 zip code. Permission is required prior to landing.
- Location: Tuscumbia, Alabama, 4 miles south of Muscle Shoals.
- Runway Information: It features one asphalt runway, 18/36, measuring 3000 x 50 feet. The runway edge lights are low intensity, and the markings are faded and in poor condition.
- Operations: The airport has no control tower and is unattended. It was activated in August 2003. There are no published instrument procedures at 5AL5.
- Ownership/Management: The owner is FHJLT, and the manager is Felecia James, both located in Tuscumbia, AL.
- Nearby Commercial Airport: The Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (KMSL) is located 4 nautical miles northeast of Big River Airpark, offering daily service to Nashville and Atlanta.
*Sources researched: adip.faa.gov, airnav.com, aopa.org, facebook.com, flytheshoals.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Aug 25, 2026
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Where is Big River Airpark located?
Big River Airpark is located in Tuscumbia, US, at an elevation of 505 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is 5AL5.