KALX Thomas C Russell Fld

Before you fly into KALX

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,685.8'

MSL · field 685.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KALX

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KALX 272235Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3005 RMK AO2 T02610172

Wind: 140° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 17°C
Altimeter: 30.05 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,009 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KALX does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KAUO (AUBURN UNIVERSITY RGNL) · 32.2 NM away. Conditions at KALX may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KAUO 271740Z 2718/2818 13008G16KT P6SM SCT035 FM272300 13009KT P6SM BKN035 FM281400 10010KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 2814/2817 4SM SHRA BKN025

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 23:00Z

Wind: 130° at 8 kt gusting 16 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 3,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 2 NM SW
VFR sectional: ATLANTA
ARTCC: ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility: ALX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JACKSON HATTON
Phone: 256-329-9057
Address: 965 T.C. RUSSELL FIELD, ALEXANDER CITY AL 35010

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB: ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 5 kt

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RWY 18

174°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	174° / 354°	5,422 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	129', tree, 2006' from thr, 572' R of cntrln, slope 15
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	46', tree, 1117' from thr, 347' R of cntrln, slope 19

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KALX · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KALX · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.25

07A·Franklin Field Airport Authority·45.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.50

02A·B&G Flying Service·32.9 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Alexander City Flying Service 122.700(256) 329-9057 WebsiteTitan13d ago	$6.24	—

Alexander City Flying Service
122.700(256) 329-9057
100LL
$6.24
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.25at07AFranklin Field Airport Authority45.5 nmsave $0.99
Jet A$5.50at02AB&G Flying Service32.9 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Montgomery Approach at 334-284-4575. When approach is closed, for clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
Taxiway lights are for taxiway turnoff only.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway 36 has REIL lighting activated. Runways 18 and 36 have medium intensity runway lighting controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLTwenty-four hour credit card service is available for both Jet-A and Avgas.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18The PAPI on runway 18 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and 6 degrees right of the centerline.Show FAA
36The PAPI on runway 36 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA
18The approach slope ratio for runway 18 is 15 to 1 from the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

MANAGERThe airport manager is on call at 256-392-2452.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KALX

Answer card

ICAO: KALX
Name: THOMAS C RUSSELL FLD
Location: ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA
Elevation: 685.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,685.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 5,422 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Thomas C Russell Fld sits in Alexander City, Alabama. The field elevation is 685.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 5,422 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless current local guidance says otherwise. No ILS approaches are published here.

Alexander City Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet-A Prist. Twenty-four hour credit card service is available for both Avgas and Jet-A. The airport is served by CTAF 122.7 and UNICOM 122.7. Montgomery Approach handles approach and departure on 121.2 and 269.05. For clearance delivery, contact Montgomery Approach. If approach is closed, clearance delivery goes through Atlanta ARTCC.

A few published remarks matter here. Runway 36 has REIL lighting. Runways 18 and 36 have medium intensity runway lighting controlled by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 18 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and 6 degrees right of centerline. The PAPI on runway 36 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of centerline. Taxiway lights are for taxiway turnoff only. Runway 18 also has a 15 to 1 approach slope ratio from the displaced threshold. This is a non-towered field. Plan your arrival, monitor CTAF closely and verify current procedures with the airport operator if you need anything beyond the published remarks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KALX?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.

Does KALX have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KALX. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

Is Thomas C Russell Fld towered?

No. KALX is an untowered airport, so use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic and sequencing.

What is the longest runway at KALX?

The longest runway is 18/36. It is 5,422 ft long and asphalt.

Which FBO is on the field at KALX?

Alexander City Flying Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet-A Prist.

Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at KALX?

Yes. Published remarks say twenty-four hour credit card service is available for both Avgas and Jet-A. Call the FBO directly if you want current availability details.

What should I know about the runway lighting at KALX?

Runways 18 and 36 have medium intensity runway lighting controlled by CTAF. Runway 36 also has REIL lighting.

Are there any approach or PAPI limitations at KALX?

Yes. The PAPI on runway 18 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and 6 degrees right of centerline. The PAPI on runway 36 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of centerline. Runway 18 also has a 15 to 1 approach slope ratio from the displaced threshold.

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