News Featured Airport to close for improvements By William Marlow Multimedia ReporterUpdated Aug 2, 2025 The Thomas C. Russell Field Airport will temporarily close beginning next month as the facility undergoes improvements. The airport will be cl…
Archives ALDOT notifies city of municipal airport violations Carmen RodgersUpdated Aug 5, 2025 Mayor Johnny Hammock advised the Tallassee City Council that the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division recently notified…
Opinion OUR VIEW: New taxiway is a win for Alexander CIty By Staff Reports Jul 10, 2015 The new taxiway that will soon be built at T.C. Russell Field may not sound like a big deal to many Alexander City residents, but it is.
News Municipal airport placed on state historical register By The Herald Staff May 6, 2013 The Elmore County Aviation Alliance held its annual meeting at the Wetumpka Municipal Airport April 20. The meeting was attended by more than …
News Airport to remain at current location By Peggy Blackburn Mar 24, 2013 Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said Friday that, based on the results of a feasibility study, the city is “pleased to announce it does not antici…
City to get $250k for airport By Brent Maze Dec 6, 2010 The City of Alexander City has received a $250,000 grant from the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Bureau to construct a new…
News Airport upgrade ‘going to happen’ By Katie Cole Oct 4, 2010 Alexander City took another step forward last week in the renovation of the T.C. Russell Airport.
News Airport gets $161k grant By Brent Maze Jun 21, 2010 The City of Alexander City took additional steps that will continue the renovation of the T.C. Russell Airport.
News Airport to get $1.2 million By Staff Reports May 27, 2009 T. C. Russell Field Airport will receive $1.2 million for the rehabilitation of its runway. The grant, which will be provided by the Departmen…
Archives Smith tapped to head city’s airport transfer By Staff Reports Dec 17, 2008 Alexander City has named an operator to serve as T.C. Russell Field’s temporary manager, as the city prepares to oversee the airport’s first c…
