Russell Municipal Airport — Russell, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereRussell Municipal Airport in Russell uses the IATA code RSL, with KRSL as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from RSL
Russell Municipal Airport
Russell Municipal Airport serves the small city of Russell in north-central Kansas, providing general aviation access to the surrounding agricultural region. The facility features a single paved runway suitable for light aircraft, crop-dusters, and occasional business flights, but it does not host scheduled commercial airline service. RSL functions primarily as a community airport, supporting local farmers, medical transport flights, and recreational pilots. Its unattended or lightly staffed operations reflect the character of countless rural American airfields that keep sparsely populated counties connected to broader air transport networks. Fuel services and basic facilities are typically available to transient pilots passing through this stretch of the Kansas plains.
Runways at Russell Municipal Airport (RSL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1602 ft (488 m) | 300 ft (91 m) | GRE |
| 17/35 | 5000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Russell Municipal Airport (RSL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 128.325 MHz |
| CNTR | KANSAS CITY CNTR | 124.4 MHz |
| RDO | WICHITA RDO | 122.6 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.7 MHz |
Airports near Russell Municipal Airport (RSL)
- Hays Regional Airport (HYS) — 40.1 km (24.9 mi)
- Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) — 100.8 km (62.6 mi)
- Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) — 122.1 km (75.9 mi)
- Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) — 159.2 km (98.9 mi)
- Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) — 178.2 km (110.7 mi)
- Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) — 181.8 km (113.0 mi)
- Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) — 187.4 km (116.4 mi)
- McConnell Air Force Base (IAB) — 193.6 km (120.3 mi)
RSL is the IATA code for Russell Municipal Airport in Russell, Kansas, a general aviation field with no scheduled passenger airline service serving the local farming community.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Russell Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Russell Municipal Airport is RSL.
What is the ICAO code for Russell Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Russell Municipal Airport is KRSL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.