Thomas C Russell Field
General Aviation Airport · Alexander City, AL, United States
Current conditions at Thomas C Russell Field. It's 75°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 330° at 3 kt. Skies are clear.
ICAOKALXIATAALXLOCALALX
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation686ft209 m
Longest runway5,422ft1,653 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates32.91, -85.9632°54'52.9"N 85°57'46.8"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
75°F24°C · Dew 75°F — —
330° @ 3 kt
- Visibility4 sm
- CeilingSky clear
- Humidity100%
- Altimeter30.06 inHg
- Pressure1018 hPa
- GustsNone
Runway winds
36★ Best
Headwind3 kt
Crosswind1 kt from L
18
Tailwind3 kt
Crosswind1 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.
Quick answers
- What is the weather at Thomas C Russell Field (KALX) right now?
- Current conditions at Thomas C Russell Field. It's 75°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 330° at 3 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:15 UTC)
- Which runway at KALX has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 330° at 3 kt, runway 36 gives a 3 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Thomas C Russell Field have?
- Thomas C Russell Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,422 ft (1,653 m). Field elevation is 686 ft.
- What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KALX?
- AWOS 118.325 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
- What time is sunrise and sunset at KALX?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:40 UTC and sunset at 23:24 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:49 UTC.
- Are there delays at KALX right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KALX.
Runways
18/36◐ lit
Radio frequencies
AWOS118.325AWOS 3
UNICOM122.70CTAF/UNICOM
Approach121.20MONTGOMERY APP/DEP
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point