Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL): Codes, Runways & Location
Albert Lea Municipal Airport (IATA: AEL · ICAO: KAEL) is a small airport serving Albert Lea, United States. It lies at 43.6815° N, 93.3672° W, 1260 ft (384 m) above sea level.
Overview of Albert Lea Municipal Airport
Albert Lea Municipal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Albert Lea in United States. It is identified by the IATA code AEL and the ICAO code KAEL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Albert Lea Municipal Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1524 m (5000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1260 ft (384 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Austin Municipal Airport (AUM) about 35 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,524 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Albert Lea Municipal Airport
Where is Albert Lea Municipal Airport located?
Albert Lea Municipal Airport is located in Albert Lea, United States. Its coordinates are 43.6815° N, 93.3672° W.
What is the airport code for Albert Lea Municipal Airport?
Albert Lea Municipal Airport has an IATA code of AEL and an ICAO code of KAEL.
How long is the runway at Albert Lea Municipal Airport?
Albert Lea Municipal Airport's longest runway is about 1524 m (5000 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Albert Lea Municipal Airport have?
Albert Lea Municipal Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Albert Lea Municipal Airport a major airport?
Albert Lea Municipal Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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