Airports / Minnesota / AXN
Chandler Field.
Alexandria, Minnesota · 1,425 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
1,425
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
59 nm
To the nearest alternate
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC).
Overview
Chandler Field (KAXN / AXN) is a mid-sized airport serving Alexandria, Minnesota. The field lies at an elevation of 1,425 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
AXN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 59 nm), Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD, 62 nm), and Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF, 80 nm). AXN offers 2 runways, the longest 5,099-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of AXN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AXN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Alexandria Aviation
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- Hangar
- Jun-Aug Mon-Fri 0700-2000, Sep-May Mon-Fri 0800-1800, Sat-Sun 0900-1700
- Unicom 123.0
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
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- Website
- Address
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Field capability
ICAO
KAXN
IATA
AXN
FAA / Local
AXN
Elevation
1,425 ft
Coordinates
45.8663° N · 95.3947° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 1,425 ft, AXN sits higher than 86% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,099 ft
- 13/315,099 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/224,098 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,099 ft
AXN's 5,099 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.
- 59nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 62nmBRDBrainerd Lakes Regional AirportBrainerd
- 80nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
- 86nmFARHector International AirportFargo
- 94nmATYWatertown Regional AirportWatertown
- 100nmBJIBemidji Regional AirportBemidji
Location
Open the full mapKAXN · Chandler Field · Alexandria, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AXN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 399 nm | 1h 20m |
| Denver (DEN) | 544 nm | 1h 40m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 630 nm | 1h 52m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 644 nm | 1h 54m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 667 nm | 1h 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 705 nm | 2h 2m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 784 nm | 2h 13m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 785 nm | 2h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AXN?
- Chandler Field's longest paved runway is 5,099 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 AXN?
- Chandler Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,099 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Chandler Field?
- One FBO serves AXN: Alexandria Aviation. 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 AXN?
- The closest alternate is Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC), about 59 nm away, followed by Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) at 62 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AXN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 20m (399 nm), Denver about 1h 40m (544 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 52m (630 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.