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Chandler Field

Alexandria, United States

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Chandler Field

Alexandria, United States
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Regional gateway serving west-central Minnesota's Alexandria lakes area.

Location
Alexandria, United States
Chandler Field (IATA: AXN, ICAO: KAXN) is a public-use airport located in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. It serves the Douglas County region and the surrounding lakes area, functioning primarily as a general aviation facility. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria and handles a mix of private, charter, and limited commercial traffic. It plays an important role in connecting the region to broader transportation networks given Alexandria's distance from major metropolitan airports. Historically, the airport has seen scheduled commercial service, though service levels have varied over the years depending on regional air carrier demand and federal Essential Air Service program participation.
Terminals
The airport has a modest terminal facility consistent with its regional and general aviation focus.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to and from Alexandria is primarily by personal vehicle or local taxi services, as the city lacks a major public transit network.
Notable facts
  • ›Chandler Field is a public-use airport owned by the City of Alexandria, Minnesota.
  • ›The airport serves the Douglas County lakes region, a popular tourism and recreation destination.
  • ›It has two runways, including a primary paved runway capable of handling small commercial aircraft.
  • ›The airport has periodically received Essential Air Service (EAS) designation to support regional connectivity.
  • ›Alexandria is located approximately 130 miles northwest of Minneapolis-Saint Paul.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Minnesota's lake country through a quiet regional airfield

Chandler Field, identified by the IATA code AXN, is a small general aviation airport serving Alexandria, Minnesota, a city known for its abundance of lakes and outdoor recreation. The airport plays a modest but important role in connecting west-central Minnesota to the broader regional air network. It primarily serves private pilots, charter flights, and light aircraft operations rather than scheduled commercial service.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single modest terminal building serving all arriving and departing general aviation and charter traffic.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars available at or near the airport
  • Taxi and rideshare services from Alexandria
  • Private vehicle pickup from the general aviation ramp
Nearby Hotels
  • AmericInn by Wyndham Alexandria
  • Holiday Inn Express Alexandria
  • Comfort Inn Alexandria
  • Super 8 by Wyndham Alexandria
Dining

Dining options at Chandler Field itself are extremely limited given its small general aviation status. Alexandria's downtown area and Highway 29 corridor offer a solid range of restaurants, diners, and chain eateries within a short drive of the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm fuel and services availability in advance as this is a small GA field with limited on-site staff hours.
  • Rental cars should be reserved ahead of time as options at the airport may be limited.
  • Alexandria's lakes and parks are best explored with a personal vehicle — plan accordingly upon arrival.
  • Weather in west-central Minnesota can change rapidly; check NOTAMs and local forecasts before departure.
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Alexandria Regional Airport, also known as Chandler Field, is a city-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of the central business district of Alexandria, a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States.

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