Alexandria Municipal Airport – AXN Airport
Alexandria Municipal Airport is a public airport owned by the city of Alexandria. It is also known as Chandler Field and can also be referred to by its IATA code, AXN Airport. It is located in Alexandria, Minnesota and also serves the said area. As of 2014, it had a total of 25,500 aircraft operations recorded.
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The airport covers an area measuring 640 acres. It has two runways, both with an asphalt surface. Runway 13/31 measures 5,099 feet long and runway 4/22 measures 4,098 feet long. The airport has served the Alexandria and Douglas County for nearly 70 years. It was originally a stop for aircrafts going to Alaska and Russia during the Second World War. Now, it is an airport home to more than 50 aircrafts. Several aviation services are available at the airport, including flight training, hangar rental, fuel sales, and general servicing. These services are handled by Alexandria Aviation. There is also aircraft maintenance conducted on the field care of Weber’s Aero Repair. Several businesses are also based at the AXN Airport. Aside from Alexandria, the airport also benefits locals from nearby Glenwood, Melrose, Long Prairie, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Several hotels can be booked near the airport area for added convenience. Among these hotels, one is the Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria. It is a simple hotel with spacious rooms and situated in a commercial area. The 4-star Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center doesn’t disappoint either. Rooms are beautiful and spacious and there’s also an indoor water park and a year-round recreational activities. The Holiday Inn Alexandria is styled like a cabin, so guests feel right at home and welcomed. It also has a steakhouse for guests wanting to catch a good and hearty meal.
Located nearby is another airport, the St. Cloud Regional Airport.
