Small airport · Albert Lea, United States
Albert Lea Municipal Airport
Albert Lea Municipal Airport was granted federal funds to relocate the main runway in the early 2010's. Its IATA code is AEL. Its ICAO code is KAEL. It has 2 runways, longest 5,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,260 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Albert Lea, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | AEL |
| ICAO code | KAEL |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 5,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft |
| Coordinates | 43.6815° N, 93.3672° W |
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What Albert Lea Municipal Airport is known for
Albert Lea Municipal Airport was granted federal funds to relocate the main runway in the early 2010's.
History
Work began in 2011 and was completed within a year. The project was completed in the summer of 2018.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Albert Lea Municipal Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Myre-Big Island State Park · United States · 4.3 miles away
- Rice Lake State Park · United States · 21.7 miles away
- Pilot Knob State Park · United States · 31.4 miles away
- Rice Lake State Park · United States · 32.0 miles away
- Shooting Star State Trail · United States · 36.9 miles away
- Sakatah Lake State Park · United States · 38.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Albert Lea Municipal Airport?
Albert Lea Municipal Airport was granted federal funds to relocate the main runway in the early 2010's.
What is the airport code for Albert Lea Municipal Airport?
Albert Lea Municipal Airport — its IATA code is AEL and its ICAO code is KAEL.
Where is Albert Lea Municipal Airport located?
Albert Lea Municipal Airport serves Albert Lea, United States. Its coordinates are 43.6815° N, 93.3672° W.
What is the history of Albert Lea Municipal Airport?
Work began in 2011 and was completed within a year. The project was completed in the summer of 2018.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#19244
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Lea_Municipal_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.