Thomas C Russell Field
KALX, Alexander City, AL
- Longest runway
- 18/36 (5,422 ft)
About 15 minutes to Lake Martin
Alexander City (Lake Martin) airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Lake Martin
Thomas C. Russell Field in Alexander City is about 15 minutes from Lake Martin.
- Main airport
- ALX / KALX
- Elevation
- 686 ft
- Longest runway
- 18/36 (5,422 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Lake Martin
Lake Martin is Alabama’s favorite lake-house destination, with lakefront communities, golf and summer homes owned by families from Birmingham, Atlanta and beyond.
The airport’s 5,400-foot runway suits light and midsize jets. Montgomery, about an hour away, handles larger aircraft.
Lake Martin Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport
KMGM, Montgomery, AL
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (9,020 ft)
About 7 miles to downtown Montgomery
Montgomery Regional airport guideBefore You Book Lake Martin
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Short Hops
From Atlanta and Birmingham, a turboprop or very light jet is the most economical choice.
Holiday Weekends
Book early for summer holidays.
When Demand Peaks in Lake Martin
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Peak lake season.
- Fourth of July
- The busiest weekend of the year.
Flight Times and Prices to Lake Martin
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to ALX for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 855 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,867 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 593 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 632 mi | 1 hr 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 620 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 594 mi | 1 hr 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,067 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,500–$57,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,670 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,600–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Lake Martin
Turboprops and light jets fly from Atlanta and Birmingham; midsize jets fly from Texas and the Northeast.
Lake Martin Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Lake Martin?
Thomas C. Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, about 15 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from Atlanta to Lake Martin?
About 45 min from Peachtree-DeKalb in a turboprop.
