Albert Lea Municipal Airport KAEL
Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL, AEL) is a non-towered airport in Albert Lea, Minnesota, 1,260 feet above sea level. There are 2 runways; the longest is 17/35, 5,000 feet of asphalt, lighted. Approach and departure service comes from Rochester International. The closest other airport on TowerScope is Waseca Municipal Airport (KACQ), 25 nautical miles north.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,000 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 05/23 | 2,898 ft | asphalt | No |
Frequencies
Rochester International tower and approach
- 119.8 Approach and departure
- 251.125 Approach and departure
Albert Lea Municipal Airport weather station
- 119.575 AEL AWOS-3PT
Albert Lea Municipal no tower
- 123.0 CTAF, UNICOM
From the FAA NASR 28-day data, cycle 2026-10-01. Check the Chart Supplement before use.
Location
43.6815, -93.3672. Field elevation 1260 ft. No control tower on file.
Nearby airports
- KACQ Waseca Municipal Airport 25 NM north
- KOWA Owatonna Degner Regional Airport 27 NM north
- KFXY Forest City Municipal Airport 29 NM southwest
- KTOB Dodge Center Airport 31 NM northeast
- KMCW Mason City Municipal Airport 31 NM south
- KSBU Blue Earth Municipal Airport 32 NM west
- KFBL Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field 39 NM north
- KRST Rochester International Airport 40 NM east