Albert Lea Municipal Airport

KAEL / AEL

Albert Lea, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
4kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAEL 160655Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3014 RMK AO2 TSNO

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.90 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,260 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,040 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,062 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.5°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AEL
05
23
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 2,899 ft 75 ft ASP 47°
↓ 2.2kt ↔ 3.4kt
123° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 168°
↑ 4.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Albert Lea Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAEL
IATA Code: AEL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,260 ft MSL

Location

City: Albert Lea
Country: US
Latitude: 43.681499°
Longitude: -93.367203°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,899 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Albert Lea Municipal Airport

Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL/AEL) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Albert Lea, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,260 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.