Thomas C Russell Field (ALX): Codes, Runways & Location
Thomas C Russell Field (IATA: ALX · ICAO: KALX) is a small airport serving Alexander City, United States. It lies at 32.9147° N, 85.9630° W, 686 ft (209 m) above sea level.
Overview of Thomas C Russell Field
Thomas C Russell Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Alexander City in United States. It is identified by the IATA code ALX and the ICAO code KALX. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Thomas C Russell Field has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1653 m (5422 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 686 ft (209 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO) about 60 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 ≈ 1,653 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas C Russell Field
Where is Thomas C Russell Field located?
Thomas C Russell Field is located in Alexander City, United States. Its coordinates are 32.9147° N, 85.9630° W.
What is the airport code for Thomas C Russell Field?
Thomas C Russell Field has an IATA code of ALX and an ICAO code of KALX.
How long is the runway at Thomas C Russell Field?
Thomas C Russell Field's longest runway is about 1653 m (5422 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Thomas C Russell Field have?
Thomas C Russell Field has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Thomas C Russell Field a major airport?
Thomas C Russell Field is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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