🇺🇸 Alice International Airport

Alice International Airport (KALI/ALI) is a public airport located three miles southeast of Alice, Jim Wells County, Texas. It is owned by the City of Alice and Jim Wells County. The airport was activated in February 1943.

Operations and Features:

• Runways: It has two asphalt runways: 13/31, measuring 5,997 by 100 feet (1,828 x 30 m), and 17/35, measuring 4,490 by 100 feet (1,369 x 30 m).
• Aircraft Operations: In the year ending April 19, 2023, the airport had 26,600 aircraft operations, averaging 73 per day, with 75% military and 25% general aviation.
• Military Use: The airport serves as a resource for United States Navy pilots for touch-and-go exercises. It also has military landing rights.
• Services: Available services include full-service AV Gas and Jet A, self-serve AV Gas, hangar and tie-down space, oxygen, 24/7 callout service upon request, and pilot supplies.
• Amenities: The airport offers a pilot lounge, flight planning/briefing room, complimentary coffee, ice, snacks, drinks, guest Wi-Fi, Dish TV, showers, and an outdoor patio.
• Attendance: The airport is attended from 0800-1700, with after-hours service available by calling 361-664-2656.
• Control Tower: There is no control tower.

History:

• From 1950-1951, Trans-Texas operated Douglas DC-3s from Alice International Airport.

Current Status:

• The airport is operational and open to the public.
• It is categorized as a general aviation facility.
• As of April 2023, 14 aircraft were based at the airport: 7 single-engine, 1 multi-engine, and 6 helicopters.

*Sources researched: cityofalice.org, airnav.com, en.wikipedia.org, airportguide.com*