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KAEL — Albert Lea Municipal Airport

Albert Lea Municipal Airport

Non-ToweredAlbert Lea, MN • 1,260' MSL

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KAEL Runways2 runways

KAEL has 2 runways. The longest is 17/35 at 5,000 ft × 100 ft (asphalt).

17/35Lighted5,000 ft × 100 ftAsphalt
5/23No runway lights2,898 ft × 75 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KAEL Field Data

KAEL field elevation is 1,260 ft MSL. The published traffic pattern altitude at KAEL is 2,000 ft MSL (740 ft AGL). Fuel available at KAEL: 100LL, Jet A, MOGAS.

Field elevation1,260 ft MSL
Pattern altitude2,000 ft MSL740 ft AGL · published
Fuel100LL, Jet A, MOGASAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KAEL Frequencies

CTAF 123.0 MHz — KAEL is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

AWOS109.8
Approach/Departure119.8
CTAF123.0
UNICOM123.0
Radio122.05
CNTR132.35

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Frequently Asked About KAEL

Is KAEL (Albert Lea Municipal Airport) a towered airport?

No, KAEL is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 123.0 MHz.

What is the AWOS frequency for KAEL?

The AWOS frequency at KAEL (Albert Lea Municipal Airport) is 109.8 MHz.

How long is the runway at KAEL?

KAEL has 2 runways (17/35, 5/23). The longest runway is 5,000 feet.

Which runway is longest at KAEL?

Runway 17/35 is the longest at KAEL — 5,000 ft × 100 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KAEL?

KAEL publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 740 feet AGL — about 2,000 feet MSL — which is not the standard 1,000 feet.

Does KAEL have fuel?

Yes. KAEL (Albert Lea Municipal Airport) has 100LL, Jet A, MOGAS available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of KAEL?

KAEL (Albert Lea Municipal Airport) has a field elevation of 1,260 feet MSL.

Where is KAEL located?

KAEL (Albert Lea Municipal Airport) is located in Albert Lea, MN.