Thomas C Russell Field (KALX)

Alexander City, AL

Airport Information

Flight Category:
Unavailable
Winds:
Unavailable
Clouds:
Unavailable
Visibility:
Unavailable
Elevation:
685.8 ft (209.0 m)
Ctrl Tower:
Yes (0700-2100)
Runways:
18/36 (5422x96)
Thomas C Russell Field Pilot Reviews:

Richard

October 26, 2025

Landed on a Saturday around noon. The FBO facility was locked, and there is no ride-share service available in this town. Apparently, the FBO remains closed throughout the weekends...

David

January 18, 2025

Why is this new looking FBO closed and locked down on the weekends??? GA pilots are flying on the weekends because we work during the week.

FBOs & Fuel

Fuel:
100LLJet A W/ PristJet A W/ Prist
$5.06
Self Service
$5.40
Self Service
$5.90
Full Service
Alexander City Flying Service FBO Pilot Reviews:

Thompson

June 13, 2025

Landed here for a couple of days, and when I went to depart, it was pouring rain on a Sunday, which I knew the airport was closed. One of the staff members happened to be present f...

Charles

April 27, 2025

I stopped to assess poor weather ahead and refuel. Convenient and well-maintained self-serve fuel with an excellent price. Ended up grounded due to weather for two days (VFR). The ...

Runway Information

Identifier:
RWY 18
Dimensions:
5422x96
Surface:
Asphalt
Elevation:
685.8ft
Traffic Pattern:
Left
Approach Lighting:
Standard approach lighting
Displaced Threshold:
623ft
18

Recent Arrivals

Recent Departures

Radio Frequencies

AWOS:
118.325 MHz
CTAF:
122.700 MHz
UNICOM:
122.700 MHz
MGM Approach:
121.2
MGM Departure:
121.2

Remarks

APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt reil runway 36; mirl runway 18/36 - CTAF.

For cd contact montgomery approach at 334-284-4575. when approach closed for cd contact atlanta artcc at 770-210-7692.

Fuel Types Available: 24 hr credit card svc both jet-a and avgas.

Manager's Phone: On call 256-392-2452.

Runway 18 Controlling Object Clearance Slope: Approach ratio 15:1 from dsplcd threshold.

Runway 18 Visual Glide Slope iIndicators: Papi unusable beyond 5 deg left and 6 deg right of centerlines.

Runway 36 Visual Glide Slope iIndicators: Papi unusable beyond 6 deg left of centerlines.

Taxiway lights for taxiway turnoff only.