KAEL
ALBERT LEA MUNI
ALBERT LEA, MN
About Albert Lea Municipal
KAEL, Albert Lea Municipal, serves Albert Lea, Minnesota at 1261 feet elevation with a control tower. The airport operates two asphalt runways: 05/23 at 2898 feet by 75 feet accommodating light general aviation aircraft, and 17/35 at 5000 feet by 100 feet supporting larger piston and turbine aircraft. This runway configuration provides operational flexibility for diverse aircraft.
Two RNAV (GPS) instrument approaches enable reliable operations during low-visibility conditions. Fuel options include 100LL avgas, A grade jet fuel, and MOGAS, supporting the broadest spectrum of general aviation operations. Navigation resources comprise an AEL AWOS-3PT station at 119.575 MHz for weather, an AEL VOR/DME at 109.8 MHz, approach control on 119.8 and 251.125 MHz, CTAF and UNICOM on 123 MHz, plus Rochester Remote Communication Air Ground at 132.35 and 307.3 MHz.
360 Aviation LLC and Albert Lea Airport both operate flight schools training regional pilots. The Cloud Chasers Inc. flying club maintains an active membership base. KAEL serves as an important aviation facility for southern Minnesota, supporting flight training and general aviation operations throughout the Albert Lea region.
Questions
- Where is Albert Lea Municipal (KAEL) located?
- Albert Lea Municipal is located in Albert Lea, MN.
- Is Albert Lea Municipal a public or private airport?
- Albert Lea Municipal (KAEL) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Albert Lea Municipal have?
- Albert Lea Municipal has 2 runways. The longest is 17/35 at 5,000 feet of asphalt, alongside 05/23.
- What is the field elevation at Albert Lea Municipal?
- Albert Lea Municipal sits at 1,261 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Albert Lea Municipal have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Albert Lea Municipal has 2 published instrument approach procedures, including RNAV (GPS).
- Does Albert Lea Municipal have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Albert Lea Municipal (KAEL) is a towered airport.
- What is the CTAF frequency at KAEL?
- Albert Lea Municipal's CTAF frequency is 123.0 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Albert Lea Municipal?
- Albert Lea Municipal sells 100LL, Jet A, and MOGAS.
- Are there flight schools at Albert Lea Municipal?
- Yes. Organizations based at Albert Lea Municipal include 360 Aviation, LLC, Albert Lea Airport, and Cloud Chasers, Inc..