Anniston Regional Airport (KANB)
Medium airport · Anniston, Alabama, United States
Airport data
| Name | Anniston Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KANB |
| IATA | ANB |
| Elevation | 612 ft (187 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°35'18" W 85°51'29" 33.58820, -85.85810 |
| Location | Anniston, Alabama, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,002 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Anniston Regional Airport at a glance
Anniston Regional Airport is a medium airport in Anniston, Alabama, United States, known to airline systems as ANB. The field elevation of 612 ft (187 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KANB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 7,002 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KANB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Anniston Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | KBHM | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Shelby County Airport | KEET | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Richard B Russell Airport | KRMG | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Fulton County Airport Brown Field | KFTY | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field | KRYY | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Anniston Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 612 ft field elevation of Anniston Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Anniston Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Anniston Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Anniston Regional Airport is KANB, and its IATA code is ANB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Anniston Regional Airport above sea level?
Anniston Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 612 feet (187 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Anniston Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.5882, -85.8581 — in Anniston, Alabama, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, about 83 km away.
Does KANB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KANB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Anniston Regional Airport?
Anniston Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,002 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.