Alice International Airport (KALI)
Medium airport · Alice, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Alice International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KALI |
| IATA | ALI |
| Elevation | 178 ft (54 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°44'27" W 98°1'37" 27.74090, -98.02690 |
| Location | Alice, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,997 ft (1828 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,490 ft (1369 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alice International Airport at a glance
Alice International Airport is a medium airport in Alice, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as ALI. The field elevation of 178 ft (54 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KALI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 5,997 ft (1828 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KALI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Alice International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsville Naval Air Station | KNQI | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Corpus Christi International Airport | KCRP | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field | KNGP | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Laredo International Airport | KLRD | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Quetzalcóatl International Airport | MMNL | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alice International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 178 ft field elevation of Alice International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Alice International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alice International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alice International Airport is KALI, and its IATA code is ALI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alice International Airport above sea level?
Alice International Airport sits at an elevation of 178 feet (54 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alice International Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.7409, -98.0269 — in Alice, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kingsville Naval Air Station, about 34 km away.
Does KALI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KALI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Alice International Airport?
Alice International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,997 ft (1828 m) with a ASP surface.