Algona Municipal Airport (AXG)

Algona, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KAXA

IATA

AXG

Elevation

1219 ft

Region

US-IA

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KAXA

Local Code: AXA

Location: 43.078104° N, -94.271836° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Algona Municipal Airport (KAXA (AXG)) primarily serves general aviation, and therefore, extensive commercial traveler reviews are not available. Information gathered from pilot resources and airport operational details suggests that it is a functional and equipped facility for general aviation needs. The airport appears to be well-maintained with ongoing investments in infrastructure.

What Travelers (Pilots) Love:

Comprehensive FBO Services: Algona Aero Service, Inc. provides a wide range of services including airport management, aviation fuel, aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), hangars, hangar leasing/sales, a passenger terminal and lounge, flight training, aircraft rental, aerial tours, and charter services.
Fuel Availability: Both 100LL and Jet-A aviation fuels are readily available, offering both full and self-service options.
Recent Infrastructure Improvements: The airport has seen recent T-Hangar construction in 2019, 2020, and 2021, along with other hangar construction and land acquisition projects in 2018, indicating ongoing development and maintenance.
Diverse Runway Options: Pilots have access to two runways: a concrete runway (12/30) measuring 4,200 x 75 ft and a turf runway (18/36) measuring 2,895 x 160 ft, catering to various aircraft types and pilot preferences.
Pilot-Activated Lighting: Runways 13/31 feature Pilot Activated Lighting (MIRL, REIL, and PAPI), allowing pilots to activate runway lights via CTAF for convenience.

Common Complaints

No Local METAR Reporting: The airport itself does not publish a METAR; the nearest weather station is Estherville Municipal Airport, located 29 nautical miles away, which could be a minor inconvenience for precise local weather information, though WX AWOS-3 is available.
Non-Standard Runway Markings: Runway 18/36 is marked with yellow cones, which is a non-standard marking method, particularly for a turf runway.
No Specific Traveler Complaints Identified: No explicit negative reviews or common complaints from general aviation pilots regarding facilities, services, or overall experience were found in the recent search results.

Algona Municipal Airport (KAXA (AXG)) serves as a well-equipped facility for general aviation, offering a good range of pilot-centric services and demonstrating ongoing investment in its infrastructure. While lacking traditional commercial traveler amenities and reviews, it appears to effectively support the local flying community and transient general aviation traffic.

Generated 6 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`12/30`	3960 ft	75 ft	CON	Active Lighted
`18/36`	2880 ft	160 ft	GRS	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
AWOS	AWOS 3	`118.475 MHz`
CNTR	MINNEAPOLIS CNTR	`134.0 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

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