Posey Field (1M4), Alabama
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Posey Field (1M4) serves Haleyville, Alabama with a single paved runway suited to light business aviation traffic. The field sits at 930 feet elevation and operates without a control tower, with attendance scheduled Monday through Friday during daytime hours. There is no customs facility onsite; the nearest customs airport is KDCU, roughly 39 nautical miles away. Both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available at the field.
Runways
Posey Field has one paved runway, 18/36, 5,008 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Posey Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Posey Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Pryor Field Regional (KDCU), 39 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Posey Field recorded 101 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. Business aviation traffic at 1M4 peaks in February and August, with the quietest months falling in late fall and early winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 22 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Posey Field averages 16.2 days above 90°F in July, 17.5 freeze days in January and 0.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.0°F, and January the coldest, at 51.2°F.
Weather station is 3.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Posey Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Pilot-activated REIL on Runway 18 and 36, and PAPI on Runway 18 and 36; MIRL on Runway 18/36, controlled via CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 333/F/D/X/T
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Widespread cracking and vegetation growth observed on the ramp.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Posey Field has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Bill Pugh Field, 11.32 NM northwest.
Part of the Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does Posey Field (1M4) offer for business aviation arrivals?
Posey Field, identified as 1M4, has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 5,008 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets. The runway is served by pilot-activated REIL and PAPI lighting on both 18 and 36, along with MIRL, all controllable via CTAF since the field is non-towered.
Is customs clearance available at 1M4 Haleyville?
Posey Field does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KDCU, located approximately 39 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Haleyville should plan to route through KDCU rather than expecting service at 1M4 itself.
What is the fuel availability at Posey Field (1M4)?
Posey Field offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel, listed in airport data as A+ grade. Fuel service aligns with the field's attendance schedule, which runs Monday through Friday during daytime hours. Operators arriving outside these hours should plan fuel needs accordingly, since the field is unattended overnight and on weekends.
How busy is Posey Field (1M4) for business aviation traffic?
Posey Field recorded 101 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 150 annual operations total, according to FAA TFMSC data, placing it in the lower-traffic tier for the region. Traffic is concentrated in February and August, with minimal activity in October, November, and December. This pattern suggests occasional rather than steady business aviation use at 1M4.