Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Muscle Shoals, United States. Its IATA code is MSL and its ICAO code is KMSL. The airport lies at an elevation of 551 ft (168 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 6,693 ft (2,040 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MSL
- ICAO code
- KMSL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 551 ft (168 m)
- Coordinates
- 34.7451, -87.6130
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,693 ft · 2,040 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,000 ft · 1,219 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HSV Huntsville International Airport | Huntsville, United States | 78 km · 48 mi |
| TUP Tupelo Regional Airport | Tupelo, United States | 119 km · 74 mi |
| MKL McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport | Jackson, United States | 152 km · 94 mi |
| BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | Birmingham, United States | 154 km · 96 mi |
| GTR Golden Triangle Regional Airport | Columbus/W Point/Starkville, United States | 170 km · 106 mi |
| BNA Nashville International Airport | Nashville, United States | 175 km · 109 mi |
| MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport | Memphis, United States | 218 km · 135 mi |
| CHA Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | Chattanooga, United States | 222 km · 138 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MSL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 318 | 197 | 172 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,380 | 858 | 745 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,042 | 1,269 | 1,103 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,818 | 1,751 | 1,521 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,881 | 4,276 | 3,716 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,185 | 4,465 | 3,880 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,524 | 4,675 | 4,063 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,790 | 4,840 | 4,206 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,357 | 5,814 | 5,052 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,781 | 6,699 | 5,821 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,333 | 7,042 | 6,119 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,288 | 7,635 | 6,635 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,795 | 7,951 | 6,909 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,894 | 8,633 | 7,502 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,698 | 9,133 | 7,936 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,823 | 9,832 | 8,544 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 119.425 |
| CNTR | MEMPHIS CNTR | 120.800 |
| RDO | ANNISTON RDO | 122.200 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.050 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Northwest Alabama Regional Airport?
The IATA code of Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is MSL and its ICAO code is KMSL.
Where is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport located?
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States, at 34.7451, -87.6130.
What time zone is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in?
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Northwest Alabama Regional Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 6,693 ft (2,040 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Huntsville International Airport (HSV), about 78 km (48 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.