KALX
THOMAS C RUSSELL FLD
ALEXANDER CITY, AL
About Thomas C Russell Field
KALX Thomas C Russell Field is located in Alexander City, Alabama at an elevation of 685 feet and operates a control tower. The facility features one asphalt runway. Runway 18/36 measures 5,422 feet by 96 feet, providing adequate capacity for typical general aviation fleet operations. Fuel services include both 100LL and Avgas, meeting standard reciprocating engine requirements.
Instrument approach options center on RNAV (GPS) procedures, with two published approaches available for equipped aircraft. Radio facilities supporting airport operations include Russell Field AWOS-3PT at 118.325 MHz for automated weather, CTAF at 122.7 MHz for common traffic advisory, Columbus Approach Control on 120.45 and 298.85 MHz, additional Approach Control on 121.2 and 269.05 MHz, and Unicom at 122.7 MHz. This frequency allocation provides comprehensive communication infrastructure.
Two flight schools operate from Thomas C Russell Field serving central Alabama aviators. WaterWings Seaplane School specializes in amphibious and seaplane operations, providing unique training in aircraft requiring water-landing capabilities. Brown Aero Technologies offers traditional fixed-wing instruction and aircraft rental services. Both organizations contribute to pilot development and aircraft operation training in the region.
Questions
- Where is Thomas C Russell Field (KALX) located?
- Thomas C Russell Field is located in Alexander City, AL.
- Is Thomas C Russell Field a public or private airport?
- Thomas C Russell Field (KALX) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Thomas C Russell Field have?
- Thomas C Russell Field has a single runway, 18/36 at 5,422 feet of asphalt.
- What is the field elevation at Thomas C Russell Field?
- Thomas C Russell Field sits at 685 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Thomas C Russell Field have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Thomas C Russell Field has 2 published instrument approach procedures, including RNAV (GPS).
- Does Thomas C Russell Field have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Thomas C Russell Field (KALX) is a towered airport.
- What is the CTAF frequency at KALX?
- Thomas C Russell Field's CTAF frequency is 122.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Thomas C Russell Field?
- Thomas C Russell Field sells 100LL and Jet A.
- Are there flight schools at Thomas C Russell Field?
- Yes. Organizations based at Thomas C Russell Field include Brown Aero Technologies, LLC and WaterWings Seaplane School.