KAEL -- Albert Lea Muni

Albert Lea, MN, US

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Airport Communications

AWOS: 119.575, 507-377-1583
ROCHESTER APPROACH: 119.8 (251.125)
CTAF: 123.0
UNICOM: 123.0
AEL AWOS-3PT: 119.575
AWOS-3PT at AUM (19.0 E): 120.675, 507-433-6667
AWOS-3 at ACQ (24.7 N): 118.425, 507-835-3657
AWOS-3 at OWA (26.9 N): 128.325, 507-455-0642
AWOS-3 at FXY (29.0 SW): 123.925, 641-581-2347
AWOS-3PT at TOB (31.0 NE): 119.075, 507-374-6369
  • Approach/Departure service provided by minneapolis ARTCC on frequencies 132.35/307.3 (rochester RCAG) when rochester approach is closed.

Runways

Runway 17/35

Dimensions5000 x 100 feet / 1524 x 30 meters
Surface Asphalt / in Good Condition
Weight Limits S-19, D-29
Edge LightingMedium Intensity
Runway 17 Runway 35
Coordinates N43°41.26' / W93°22.23'N43°40.46' / W93°22.00'
Elevation 12601261
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 168° True348° True
Markings Non-Precision Instrument in good conditionNon-Precision Instrument in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights ODALS
REIL YesYes

Runway 05/23

Dimensions2898 x 75 feet / 883 x 23 meters
Surface Asphalt / in Good Condition
Runway 05 Runway 23
Coordinates N43°40.74' / W93°22.28'N43°41.07' / W93°21.81'
Elevation 1252.81256.9
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 47° True227° True
Markings Non-Precision Instrument in good conditionNon-Precision Instrument in good condition
Approach Lights
REIL NoNo

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN43°40.88' / W93°22.09'
LocationLocated 3 miles N of Albert Lea, MN. on 273 acres of land.
Elevation1261 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation1° E
Traffic Pattern Altitude740 ft

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateMarch 1942
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleNo
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.MINNEAPOLIS
F.S.S.PRINCETON
NOTAMs FacilityAEL (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartOMAHA
Airspace AnalysisNO OBJECTION
AttendanceALL/ALL/0800-1700

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
CITY OF ALBERT LEA
221 E CLARK STREET
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
507-377-4300
Manager
JIM HANSON
73950 275TH ST.
CLARKS GROVE, MN 56016
507-373-0608

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A, Mogas
Transient StorageTiedowns, Hangar
Airframe RepairMINOR
Engine RepairMINOR
Other ServicesPILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT RENTAL, AIRCRAFT SALES

Remarks

  • TV tower 9.5 NM southeast.
  • Gliders & helicopters use turf parallel to runway 17/35 on east side & appr area to runway 23.
  • Multiple transitional obstns runway 05 & runway 35.
  • For clearance delivery contact rochester approach at 507-424-8111.
  • Activate ODALS runway 17; REIL runway 17 & 35; PAPI runway 17 & 35; MIRL runway 17/35 - CTAF. MIRL runway 17/35 preset to low sunset to sunrise to increase intensity - CTAF.
  • TIE down fee waved with fuel purchase.