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KALX
Thomas C Russell Field · Alexander City
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
686 ft / 209 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 118.33 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 5,425 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Thomas C Russell Field (KALX), located in Alexander City, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 686 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Thomas C Russell Field
ICAO / IATA
KALX / ALX
Municipality
Alexander City
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
686 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,425 ft / 1,654 m
Runway Width: 96 ft / 29 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 178° / 358°
Runway Width: 96 ft / 29 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 178° / 358°
RWY 18 (178°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (358°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D MONTGOMERY APP/DEP
121.20 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
118.33 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026