Albert Lea Municipal Airport

KAEL / AEL

Albert Lea, US

KAEL (AEL) Albert Lea Municipal Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

6 official charts for Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL / AEL) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (6) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KAEL Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Albert Lea Municipal Airport published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 4

Takeoff Minimums 1

Alternate Minimums 1

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 29, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

Albert Lea Municipal Airport is open to the public with attendance 0800-1700, after hours service available by calling 507-826-3451. Airport has landing fees but tie down fees are waived with fuel purchase. No air traffic control tower, use CTAF 123.0 MHz.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
AVGAS 100LL JET-A1 MOGAS
Operating Hours
0800-1700

TIE DOWN FEE WAVED WITH FUEL PURCHASE

Parking & Handling

GA Parking
Available
Details
TIE DOWN FEE WAVED WITH FUEL PURCHASE
Landing Fees
Yes
Parking Fees
TIE DOWN FEE WAVED WITH FUEL PURCHASE

Published Approach Procedures

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17 RNAV (GPS) RWY 35 VOR RWY 17 VOR RWY 35

Special Procedures

GLIDERS & HELICOPTERS USE TURF PARALLEL TO RY 17/35 ON EAST SIDE & APPR AREA TO RY 23. MULTIPLE TRANSITIONAL OBSTNS RY 05 & RY 35. FOR CD CTC ROCHESTER APCH AT 507-424-8111.

PPL / GA Operations

No control tower - use CTAF 123.0 MHz. Left traffic patterns for all runways. Gliders and helicopters use turf parallel to runway 17/35 on east side. Multiple transitional obstructions on runway 05 and 35 approaches. TV tower 9.5 NM southeast. Active construction notice in effect.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 29, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

5 frequencies
UNICOM
123.000
MHz
CTAF/UNICOM
AWOS
109.800
MHz
AWOS 3
A/D
119.800
MHz
ROCHESTER APP/DEP
RDO
122.050
MHz
PRINCETON RDO
CNTR
132.350
MHz
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KAEL (AEL) Albert Lea Municipal Airport?

We list 6 official charts for KAEL, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KAEL?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KAEL (AEL) Albert Lea Municipal Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KAEL free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.