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Thomas C Russell Field

Q: What is ALX?

Thomas C Russell Field is in Alexander City, US. Type: Small Airport.

Q: What's the difference between ALX and KALX?

ALX is the 3-letter IATA code used on tickets and luggage tags. KALX is the 4-letter ICAO code used in air traffic control and flight plans. Both refer to the same airport.

Q: What is the elevation of ALX?

Thomas C Russell Field sits at 686 ft (209 m) above sea level.

Q: What is the current weather at ALX?

Latest METAR reports temperature 17.7°C , wind 360° at 12 kt , flight category VFR .

ALX · KALX · Alexander City, US

Flights tracked: 5
Live departures: 0
Live arrivals: 0
Airlines: 0

Local time: 18:27 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Small Airport
Elevation: 686 ft
Coordinates: 32.9147, -85.9630

cloud Weather

Wind: 360° / 12 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: CLR
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 0°C
Altimeter: 30.19 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-19T23:15:00.000Z

Raw METAR

METAR KALX 192315Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3019 RMK AO2 T01770000

Live traffic

Live traffic around Thomas C Russell Field.

Recent departures last 2

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Route	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Dep Δ
2026-04-15	N8725E	AC00D0	ALX → ALX	Apr 15, 12:35 UTC	Apr 15, 12:55 UTC	20m	-
2026-04-14	N9053K	AC848A	-	Apr 14, 14:00 UTC	Apr 14, 14:45 UTC	45m	-

Recent arrivals last 4

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Route	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-04-18	N8725E	AC00D0	-	Apr 18, 12:25 UTC	Apr 18, 13:25 UTC	1h 0m	-
2026-04-15	N8725E	AC00D0	ALX → ALX	Apr 15, 12:35 UTC	Apr 15, 12:55 UTC	20m	-
2026-04-15	N750AU	AA1A1C	AUO → ALX	Apr 15, 11:40 UTC	Apr 15, 12:50 UTC	1h 10m	-
2026-04-14	N391KC	A48764	-	Apr 14, 12:50 UTC	Apr 14, 13:30 UTC	40m	-

ALX frequently asked

What is ALX?

Thomas C Russell Field is in Alexander City, US. Type: Small Airport.

What's the difference between ALX and KALX?

ALX is the 3-letter IATA code used on tickets and luggage tags. KALX is the 4-letter ICAO code used in air traffic control and flight plans. Both refer to the same airport.

What is the elevation of ALX?

Thomas C Russell Field sits at 686 ft (209 m) above sea level.

What is the current weather at ALX?

Latest METAR reports temperature 17.7°C, wind 360° at 12 kt, flight category VFR.