Albertville Regional Airport, Albertville, AL
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Albertville Regional Airport (FAA: BFZ, KBFZ), also known as Thomas J. Brumlik Field, is a city-owned public-use airport located 3 miles SW of downtown Albertville, Alabama, in Marshall County. There is one grooved, asphalt runway (5/23) here that is 6,114 x 100 ft. long at an elevation of 1032.3 ft. There is both AvGas and Jet A on this non-towered field.
The runway is rated good as of September 2025, and tiedowns are available for parking. This is an attended field M-S from 7:00 a.m. to dusk, and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to dusk. There is bottled oxygen, as well as a terminal with a conference room, pilot lounge, a vending area, Wi-Fi, and an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS). It is wheelchair accessible and has restrooms.
Albertville Regional is home to the Alabama Aviation College in a partnership with Snead State Community College. This field also reserves bragging rights to having one of only two C-130 hangars in North Alabama and a simulator big enough to require its own bus.
Albertville Regional Airport.
Transportation
There is no specific mention of a courtesy car at this airport. However, there is an airport shuttle service, as well as transfer services. Jayride, Bellwood Global Transport, and Savoya. You can order limo service through Bellwood Global, Long Black Cadillac Limo, or Airssist Limousine Service.
Town & Country Cab Service, plus Uber and Lyft, operate here.
Where To Stay
You will need to drive into town, then take Highway 75 and head northeast to find a room. The Hampton Inn, Fairfield by Marriott, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham, and the Quality Inn Albertville US 431 are all available here.
Please use Expedia.com or Hotels.com to compare amenities and prices. You can also use either to make reservations.
Where To Eat
A local favorite for Southern-style BBQ is Local Joe’s Albertville. The best steak place seems to be the Santa Fe Cattle Company.
For a family-friendly sports pub, check out Beef ‘O Brady’s with their Irish-inspired fare, burgers, and wings.
The Yum Yum Tree and Catering provides a comfy spot for homemade lunches, baked goods, and Southern hospitality. (Limited hours-they close at 2:30 p.m.) Facebook page only.
If you’re in the mood for Cajun, Papa Dubi’s serves gumbo, boudin balls, and plenty of seafood combo dishes. They also feature colorful cocktails and an outdoor venue for live music and games.
Things To Do
Just outside of town, there is a dramatic 35-foot waterfall. High Falls Park is a photographer’s dream with its pedestrian bridge and panoramic views. Another great place for photos is Red Mill, very peaceful and rustic.
For local history, take a short tour of the Albertville Museum. It’s small but worth a stop.
Sand Mountain Park is ideal for fitness buffs. This is a massive sports complex, and also the location of the Sand Mountain Amphitheater, the area’s venue for concerts.
Why Fly Here?
Albertville is a small southern town with all the trimmings. It’s down-home comfort with those friendly, help-anyone kind of people. Albertville Regional is one of those airports that quietly overdelivers. It sits high on Sand Mountain with wide‑open approaches, friendly ops, and quick access to a region shaped by lake life, small‑town hospitality, and the foothills of North Alabama. It’s a worthwhile stop if you’re in the neighborhood.
Once again, a thank you to my pilot friend Mike Mullett from Laser Aviation in Duluth, GA, for the photos
As always, safe travels,
jo@jettreks