Vaiden Field (A08), Alabama
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Vaiden Field (A08) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Marion, Alabama, sitting at 220 feet elevation with a single paved runway. Business aviation traffic is light, with FAA TFMSC data showing 55 annual operations in 2025 out of 96 total. The field is unattended, and the nearest customs facility is Birmingham (KBHM), about 71 nautical miles away.
Runways
Vaiden Field has one paved runway, 16/34, 6,400 ft long and 80 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Vaiden Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM), 71 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Vaiden Field recorded 55 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at Vaiden Fld peaks in September, with smaller secondary bumps in February and July, while April and June show no recorded business aviation operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 13 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Vaiden Field averages 20.2 days above 90°F in July and 16.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.3°F, and January the coldest, at 56.6°F.
Weather station is 7.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Vaiden Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Several close-in obstructions, trees, are located approximately 100 to 120 feet left of the runway 16 centerline.
Located 10 feet from the runway edge.
Runway markings are severely faded or obscured.
The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45-degree slope.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
All airfield lighting is currently inoperable.
An 80-foot overlay is present, with smooth side transitions.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Vaiden Field has five airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Craig Field (KSEM), 22.47 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at A08 Vaiden Field?
Vaiden Field (A08) has a single paved runway, 16/34, measuring 6,400 feet long and 80 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field, which is non-towered and unattended. Pilots should note that runway markings are reported as severely faded or obscured.
Is fuel available at Vaiden Field (A08)?
Fuel type data is not listed for Vaiden Field (A08) in current records. The field is unattended, with no published attendance schedule for services. Pilots planning a stop should confirm fuel availability directly before arrival, since the airport shows no towered operations or on-field customs support.
Are there obstacles to be aware of near KBHM's diversion field A08?
Vaiden Field (A08) reports several close-in obstructions, trees located approximately 100 to 120 feet left of the runway 16 centerline. A controlling obstruction near the field also exceeds a 45-degree slope. Airfield lighting is currently reported inoperable, so arrivals should plan for daylight or visual approaches accordingly.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Vaiden Field (A08)?
The nearest customs facility to Vaiden Field (A08) is Birmingham, at KBHM, approximately 70.81 nautical miles away. Vaiden Field itself has no on-site customs processing. Aircraft requiring customs clearance near this Alabama field should plan to route through KBHM instead.