Albert Lea Municipal (KAEL)
Non-towered public-use airport serving Albert Lea, Minnesota, at 1,261 ft elevation.
Elevation1,261 ft
ControlNon-towered
Longest runway5,000 ft
Magnetic variation1° E
On the field: flight training, aircraft rental (as listed in FAA data). Find flight schools in Minnesota.
Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| AWOS/ASOS | 119.575 |
|---|---|
| CTAF | 123.0 |
| UNICOM | 123.0 |
| Approach/Departure | 119.8 Rochester |
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,000 × 100 ft | Asphalt | Medium intensity |
| 05/23 | 2,898 × 75 ft | Asphalt |
Fuel: 100LL, A, MOGAS. Traffic pattern altitude: 740 ft AGL. Sectional: Omaha.
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for AEL: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around KAEL for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 2010. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.