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FBO & ground handling
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Airports / Alabama / ALX
Small airport · ALX
Thomas C Russell Field.
Alexander City, Alabama · 686 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
11 ratings
0
Operators based
686
Elevation ft
Alexander City, AlabamaELEV 686 FTSmall airport
4.2
Google rating
11
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
686
Field elevation
feet above sea level
38
Nearest alternate
nm to MXF
Field standing
38 nm
To the nearest alternate
Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Alexander City, Alabama, Thomas C Russell Field (KALX / ALX) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 686 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
ALX has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF, 38 nm), Anniston Regional Airport (ANB, 41 nm), and Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM, 43 nm). ALX offers a single 5,422-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of ALX vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from ALX, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KALX. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Alexander City Flying Service
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00; Fuel: 100LL self-serve 24/7, Jet A Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, after hours by 24hr notice
- Unicom 122.7
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Fuel
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Its very difficult to find nice, honest, courteous people these days ---- these guys are the best!!”
Bill Newman5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KALX
IATA
ALX
FAA / Local
ALX
Elevation
686 ft
Coordinates
32.9147° N · 85.9630° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AL fields
state range 17–1,032 ft
At 686 ft, ALX sits higher than 88% of the 42 Alabama fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,422 ft
- 18/365,422 ft × 96 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,422 ft
ALX's 5,422 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 38nmMXFMaxwell Air Force BaseMontgomery
- 41nmANBAnniston Regional AirportAnniston
- 43nmMGMMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) AirportMontgomery
- 44nmKEETShelby County AirportAlabaster
- 55nmBHMBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBirmingham
- 57nmCSGColumbus AirportColumbus
Location
Open the full mapKALX · Thomas C Russell Field · Alexander City, AL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ALX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 196 nm | 51m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 483 nm | 1h 31m |
| Houston (HOU) | 516 nm | 1h 36m |
| Miami (MIA) | 520 nm | 1h 37m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 549 nm | 1h 41m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 549 nm | 1h 41m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 552 nm | 1h 41m |
| Austin (AUS) | 620 nm | 1h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ALX?
- Thomas C Russell Field's longest paved runway is 5,422 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ALX?
- Thomas C Russell Field has one runway; the longest measures 5,422 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Thomas C Russell Field?
- One FBO serves ALX: Alexander City Flying Service. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ALX?
- The closest alternate is Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF), about 38 nm away, followed by Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ALX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Palm Beach about 1h 31m (483 nm), Houston about 1h 36m (516 nm), Miami about 1h 37m (520 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.