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Logan Field

Samson Municipal Airport
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Summary
Airport type Public
Owner City of Samson
Serves Samson, Alabama
Elevation AMSL 200 ft / 61 m
Coordinates 31°06′10″N 086°03′44″W / 31.10278°N 86.06222°W / 31.10278; -86.06222
Runway
Runway Length Surface
ft m
5/23 3,256 992 Asphalt

Logan Field, also known as Samson Municipal Airport, is a public airport. It is owned by the city of Samson, Alabama. This airport helps people travel and move goods by air. It is located about two kilometers southwest of the city center in Geneva County, Alabama. The airport is used for general aviation, which means it handles private planes and smaller aircraft.

About Logan Field

Logan Field is a smaller airport that serves the Samson area. It is important for local travel and businesses. The airport is listed with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) using the code 1A4. This code helps identify the airport uniquely.

Airport Features

Logan Field has one main runway. A runway is a long strip of land where airplanes take off and land. This runway is made of asphalt, which is a strong, dark paving material.

Runway Details

The runway at Logan Field is called 5/23. This name refers to its direction. It is 3,256 feet long, which is about 992 meters. It is also 75 feet wide, or about 23 meters. This size is suitable for many types of smaller aircraft.

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