Shelby County Airport (KEET)
Medium airport · Alabaster, Alabama, United States
Airport data
| Name | Shelby County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEET |
| Elevation | 586 ft (179 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°10'37" W 86°46'58" 33.17700, -86.78280 |
| Location | Alabaster, Alabama, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Shelby County Airport at a glance
Shelby County Airport is a medium airport in Alabaster, Alabama, United States. The field elevation of 586 ft (179 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEET 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, 16/34, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEET 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 Shelby County 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 | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Tuscaloosa National Airport | KTCL | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Maxwell Air Force Base | KMXF | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Anniston Regional Airport | KANB | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | KMGM | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shelby County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 586 ft field elevation of Shelby County 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 Shelby County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shelby County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shelby County Airport is KEET, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shelby County Airport above sea level?
Shelby County Airport sits at an elevation of 586 feet (179 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shelby County Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.1770, -86.7828 — in Alabaster, Alabama, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, about 43 km away.
Does KEET publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEET 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 Shelby County Airport?
Shelby County Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.