Alexandria Municipal Airport (Chandler Field) (AXN)

Alexandria Regional Airport (AXN), also known as Chandler Field, operates as a city-owned public-use general aviation facility located 2 nautical miles southwest of Alexandria in Douglas County, Minnesota. Situated on 640 acres at 1,425 feet MSL, the airport exclusively serves private aviation with no scheduled commercial airline service available. Alexandria Aviation, the primary Fixed Base Operator established over 40 years ago, provides comprehensive services including aircraft charters, aircraft rentals, flight instruction, aircraft handling, and full-service 100LL and Jet A refueling from their southeast ramp location. Operating hours are 8 AM to 6 PM (October-April) and 8 AM to 7 PM (May, September), with after-hours fuel service available by calling 320-760-7175. The facility features two asphalt runways with the main runway (13/31) measuring 5,099 feet, suitable for corporate jets and heavy turboprops, plus AWOS on frequency 118.37 and CTAF on 123.0. Ground transportation requires advance planning as no on-demand taxi services operate at the airport, though local Alexandria taxi companies can be arranged, and rental car agencies in town provide vehicle delivery to the FBO with prior notice. Many area resorts offer pre-arranged shuttle services for private aircraft arrivals, making advance coordination essential for seamless connections into the Douglas County lakes region. For commercial airline connections, travelers must drive to St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) 70 miles southeast or Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP) 140 miles away, typically requiring 2 hours 15 minutes via Interstate 94 to MSP. The airport serves as a strategic gateway to Minnesota's premier lakes region with over 1,000 lakes within 25 miles, providing quick access to local resorts, industrial parks, and recreational activities while avoiding lengthy overland drives from Minneapolis or St. Cloud. Seasonal weather considerations include winter snow and fog impacts requiring AWOS monitoring, while the terminal provides essential pilot amenities including flight planning resources, weather briefing stations, and free Wi-Fi but lacks on-site dining or ATMs, with numerous restaurant options available in downtown Alexandria just minutes away.

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