Clone of Airport

General Information

Alexander City's airport is a general aviation airport named T.C. Russell Field Airport. It is located conveniently off U.S. Highway 280 and is adjacent to the Airport Industrial Park. The airport is solely owned and maintained by the City of Alexander City. The Community Development Coordinator serves as the City's liaison for activities affecting the airport. Alexander City serves as the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) for the airport and offers a variety of services to include fueling operations for jet fuel and aviation fuel. In addition, the airport has on-site personnel that performs routine maintenance, annuals, tie-down ramp service and helps crews to make rental car and hotel/motel reservations for themselves and their passengers. Additionally, the City has (18) t-hangars and two (2) corporate hangars, which it leases on an annual basis. The Airport Manager, Mike Smith, can be reached at 256-329-9057, or by writing to T.C. Russell Field Airport, 997 T.C. Russell Drive, Alexander City, Alabama 35010. He can be reached at the  email address, mike.smith@alexandercityal.gov

The City's representative, the Community Development Coordinator, can be reached at 256-329-6708 or City of Alexander City, P.O. Box 552, Alexander City, Alabama, 35011-0552. or at the email randy.thomas@alexandercityal.gov.

The airport 18/36 runway is 5417 feet long and 95 feet wide. Runway 36 is served by a partial parallel taxiway. The airport is equipped with MIRL, MITL, PAPI, VASI and an AWOS. The telephone number to reach the AWOS is 256-329-1820. Currently, the airport has 27 aircraft based there. This consist of 18 single engine, 6 multi-engine, 2 jets and 1 helicopter.

The City is committed to providing airman with low-cost aircraft fuel and reasonably priced aircraft storage. The airport is conveniently located near many restaurants, retail businesses, Lake Martin and HWY 280. We welcome you to drop in, shop and eat. We provide transportation for shopping or other needs. If you are interested in leasing a hangar, please contact Mike Smith.