Chandler Field (KAXN)
Medium airport · Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Chandler Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAXN |
| IATA | AXN |
| Elevation | 1,425 ft (434 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°51'59" W 95°23'41" 45.86630, -95.39470 |
| Location | Alexandria, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,098 ft (1249 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 5,099 ft (1554 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chandler Field at a glance
Chandler Field is a medium airport in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as AXN. The field elevation of 1,425 ft (434 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAXN 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 5,099 ft (1554 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 KAXN 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 Chandler Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud Regional Airport | KSTC | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | KBRD | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Redwood Falls Municipal Airport | KRWF | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Hector International Airport | KFAR | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Watertown Regional Airport | KATY | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chandler Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,425 ft field elevation of Chandler Field 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 Chandler Field
What is the ICAO code of Chandler Field?
The ICAO identifier of Chandler Field is KAXN, and its IATA code is AXN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chandler Field above sea level?
Chandler Field sits at an elevation of 1,425 feet (434 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chandler Field located?
The airport lies at 45.8663, -95.3947 — in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saint Cloud Regional Airport, about 110 km away.
Does KAXN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAXN 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 Chandler Field?
Chandler Field has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,099 ft (1554 m) with a ASP surface.