Airports / Iowa / AXG
Algona Municipal Airport.
Algona, Iowa · 1,219 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
6 ratings
0
Operators based
1,219
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#17 / 43
Iowa airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 6 Google ratings , ranked against 43 rated IA fields.
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Algona Municipal Airport (KAXA / AXG) sits in Algona, Iowa, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 1,219 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list AXG as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 32 nm), Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW, 42 nm), and Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY, 73 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 3,960-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from AXG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AXG to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KAXA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Algona Aero Service, Inc.
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-12:00
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +3 more
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KAXA
IATA
AXG
FAA / Local
AXA
Elevation
1,219 ft
Coordinates
43.0781° N · 94.2718° 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 IA fields
state range 547–1,488 ft
At 1,219 ft, AXG sits higher than 75% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,960 ft
- 12/303,960 ft × 75 ftConcreteLighted
- 18/362,895 ft × 160 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,960 ft
AXG's 3,960 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 32nmFODFort Dodge Regional AirportFort Dodge
- 42nmMCWMason City Municipal AirportMason City
- 73nmCCYNortheast Iowa Regional AirportCharles City
- 88nmALOWaterloo Regional AirportWaterloo
- 92nmRSTRochester International AirportRochester
- 95nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
Location
Open the full mapKAXA · Algona Municipal Airport · Algona, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AXG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 289 nm | 1h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 506 nm | 1h 35m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 545 nm | 1h 40m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 605 nm | 1h 48m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 614 nm | 1h 50m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 719 nm | 2h 4m |
| Austin (AUS) | 790 nm | 2h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AXG?
- Algona Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 3,960 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 AXG?
- Algona Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,960 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Algona Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves AXG: Algona Aero Service, Inc.. 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 AXG?
- The closest alternate is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 32 nm away, followed by Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AXG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 4m (289 nm), Denver about 1h 35m (506 nm), Nashville about 1h 40m (545 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.