Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport serves the Shoals area (Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals) of northwest Alabama. MSL offers a 6,693-foot runway. The airport serves the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studios (where the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, and Lynyrd Skynyrd recorded), Ivy Green (Helen Keller's birthplace), and the Tennessee River recreation.
Transworld Jets Insider Tip
Muscle Shoals Sound Studios produced some of the most iconic recordings in music history. Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Dylan, and hundreds more recorded here. The documentary Muscle Shoals revealed this tiny Alabama town's outsized impact on American music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can heavy jets land at Muscle Shoals?
Yes. Northwest Alabama Regional's 6,693-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning.
What is Muscle Shoals music?
Muscle Shoals Sound Studios and FAME Studios produced iconic recordings by Aretha Franklin, Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Etta James, Wilson Pickett, and hundreds more. The Muscle Shoals sound influenced rock, soul, and country music worldwide.
Who is Helen Keller?
Helen Keller, the deaf-blind author and activist, was born in Tuscumbia. Ivy Green, her birthplace, is a museum open to visitors.
Aircraft Compatible with Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
Based on the longest runway (6,693 ft), the following aircraft categories can operate here.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,693 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,000 ft | 100 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
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- IATA Code
- MSL
- ICAO Code
- KMSL
- Elevation
- 551 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest Runway
- 6,693 ft
- Location
- Muscle Shoals, Alabama