Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field (4A6), Alabama
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field (4A6) is a public, non-towered airport in Scottsboro, Alabama, built around a single asphalt runway long enough to handle most business turboprop and light jet traffic. Fuel is available on field with both 100LL and Jet A, and the field keeps published attendance hours rather than round-the-clock staffing. There is no customs presence on site; the nearest customs airport of entry is KHSV, roughly 38 nautical miles away. Traffic here is dominated by business aviation, and annual operations place the field in Skystar's second tier, reflecting moderate, steady use rather than high-volume flow.
Runways
Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field has one paved runway, 04/22, 5,240 ft long and 80 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Scottsboro Municipal-Word 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
Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (KHSV), 38 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field recorded 477 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and June. Business aviation traffic at 4A6 peaks in April and June, with the slower months falling in August and September, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 56 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field averages 14.2 days above 90°F in August and 19.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.3°F, and January the coldest, at 51.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Runway 04/22 medium-intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity; activate CTAF to increase intensity. Runway end identifier lights for runways 04 and 22 are activated via CTAF. The precision approach path indicators for runways 04 and 22 operate continuously.
The approach slope is 20:1 measured from the displaced threshold.
A red-lighted TV tower is located one mile southwest of the airport.
The visual glide slope indicator is out of service indefinitely.
Taxiway lights mark taxiway turnoffs only.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Stevenson, 15.51 NM northeast.
Part of the Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 4A6
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Frequently asked questions
Is there fuel available at Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field (4A6)?
Yes, Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field (4A6) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel on field. The airport is non-towered and keeps published attendance hours rather than 24-hour staffing, so fuel service aligns with those hours. Operators should plan arrivals with that attendance window in mind rather than assuming continuous availability.
Can international flights clear customs at 4A6?
No, Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field (4A6) has no customs facility on site. The nearest customs airport of entry is KHSV, located about 38 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring customs processing should plan to clear at KHSV before or after operating into 4A6.
How long is the runway at Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field?
Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field (4A6) has a single paved runway, 04/22, measuring 5,240 feet long and 80 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length matches the airport's published maximum paved distance, making it suitable for most light jet and turboprop operations. There is no second runway on the field.
What kind of traffic does 4A6 handle, and is it seasonal?
Scottsboro Municipal-Word Field (4A6) recorded 850 annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with 477 of those attributed to business aviation. Traffic is not evenly spread through the year: April and June show the highest business aviation activity, while August and September are the quietest months. This places 4A6 among moderate-traffic fields with a recognizable seasonal pattern.