Thomas C Russell Field

KALX / ALX

Alexander City, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.13
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KALX 160455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3013 RMK AO2 T01760165 403110160

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.13 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.45 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (686 ft)
Pressure Alt
476 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,001 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALX
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 5,425 ft 96 ft ASP 178°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
178° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Thomas C Russell Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KALX
IATA Code: ALX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 686 ft MSL

Location

City: Alexander City
Country: US
Latitude: 32.914700°
Longitude: -85.962997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,425 ft
Width: 96 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About Thomas C Russell Field

Thomas C Russell Field (KALX/ALX) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Alexander City, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 686 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) 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.