How long is the runway at KAEL?

KAEL has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft.

Yes — KAEL has 100LL, Jet A, Mogas available, per FAA NASR data.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KAEL?

The published traffic pattern altitude at KAEL is 740 ft AGL.

Which Flight Service Station serves KAEL?

Princeton FSS (PNM) serves KAEL. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.

Airports/ Minnesota

KAEL — Albert Lea MUNI

Albert Lea, MN · Elevation 1,261 ft · 43.6813, -93.3681

Runways

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighting	Heading (magnetic, approx)	VGSI	Displaced threshold
05/23	2,898 ft	75 ft	Asphalt (good)	Not lighted	05 46° / 23 226°	—	—
17/35	5,000 ft	100 ft	Asphalt (good)	Medium intensity	17 167° / 35 347°	17 PAPI (4-light, left) / 35 PAPI (4-light, left)	—

Frequencies

CTAF/UNICOM: 123 MHz
AWOS: 119.575 MHz
APP/DEP: 119.8 MHz — Rochester Approach/Departure
APP/DEP: 251.125 MHz — Rochester Approach/Departure
ROCHESTER RCAG: 132.35 MHz
ROCHESTER RCAG: 307.3 MHz

Airport info

Fuel available: 100LL, Jet A, Mogas
Traffic pattern altitude: 740 ft AGL
Attendance: ALL 0800-1700
Magnetic variation: 1°E (2010)
Flight service: Princeton FSS (PNM) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
NOTAM file: AEL ↗

Remarks (6)

TV TWR 9.5 NM SE.
ACTVT ODALS RWY 17; REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR TO INCR INTST - CTAF.
TIE DOWN FEE WAVED WITH FUEL PURCHASE.
GLIDERS & HELICOPTERS USE TURF PARALLEL TO RY 17/35 ON EAST SIDE & APPR AREA TO RY 23.
MULTIPLE TRANSITIONAL OBSTNS RY 05 & RY 35.
FOR CD CTC ROCHESTER APCH AT 507-424-8111.

Quick facts

What is the CTAF for KAEL?: The CTAF at KAEL is 123 MHz.
How long is the runway at KAEL?: KAEL has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft.
Does KAEL have fuel?: Yes — KAEL has 100LL, Jet A, Mogas available, per FAA NASR data.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at KAEL?: The published traffic pattern altitude at KAEL is 740 ft AGL.
Which Flight Service Station serves KAEL?: Princeton FSS (PNM) serves KAEL. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.

Weather

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Charts

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FAA Chart Supplement — North Central U.S. — open the regional PDF at aeronav.faa.gov ↗ (search it for AEL or Albert Lea).

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KACQ — Waseca Muni/maynard Richard Stensrud FLD — 29 mi
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