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Albert Lea Municipal Airport (IATA: AEL, ICAO: KAEL) serves Albert Lea, US.
The Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL/AEL) is a public-use general aviation airport owned and operated by the City of Albert Lea, Minnesota,,. It is located three miles north of Albert Lea,,.
- Runways: The airport has two asphalt runways,:
- Runway 17/35: 5,000 feet long by 100 feet wide, with instrument approach capabilities.
- Runway 5/23: 2,898 feet long by 75 feet wide,.
- Services and Uses: The airport offers services including aviation fuel, aircraft rental, maintenance, restoration, and sales,. It houses a local flight school and hosts soaring contests.
- Facilities: A 4,500-square-foot arrival/departure building, completed in 2018, includes a passenger waiting area, vending room, pilots' lounge, shower, restrooms, and conference room,.
- Historical Significance: The airport originated as a private field in the 1920s and moved to its current location in the 1950s. It has been the only site in the United States to host all seven classes of glider competition.
*Sources researched: cityofalbertlea.org, nfdc.faa.gov, skyvector.com, airnav.com, en.wikipedia.org*
AirportRoutes · updated Jul 20, 2026
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Where is Albert Lea Municipal Airport located?
Albert Lea Municipal Airport is located in Albert Lea, US, at an elevation of 1260 ft. Its IATA code is AEL and ICAO code is KAEL.