Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL): Codes, Runways & Location
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (IATA: MSL · ICAO: KMSL) is a medium-sized airport serving Muscle Shoals, United States. It lies at 34.7451° N, 87.6130° W, 551 ft (168 m) above sea level.
Overview of Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Muscle Shoals in United States. It is identified by the IATA code MSL and the ICAO code KMSL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2040 m (6693 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 551 ft (168 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) about 62 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 ≈ 2,040 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
Where is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport located?
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is located in Muscle Shoals, United States. Its coordinates are 34.7451° N, 87.6130° W.
What is the airport code for Northwest Alabama Regional Airport?
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport has an IATA code of MSL and an ICAO code of KMSL.
How long is the runway at Northwest Alabama Regional Airport?
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport's longest runway is about 2040 m (6693 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Northwest Alabama Regional Airport have?
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport a major airport?
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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