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Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Muscle Shoals is the largest city in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It is located on the left bank of the Tennessee River in the northern part of the state and, as of the 2020 census, Muscle Shoals had a population of 16,275.

Type CityPopulation 16,275

Why go

  • City in the United States.
  • Served by Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL).

History

Muscle Shoals is the largest city in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It is located on the left bank of the Tennessee River in the northern part of the state and, as of the 2020 census, Muscle Shoals had a population of 16,275. The estimated population in 2019 was 14,575.

Airports

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) 2.7 mi to the centre
Muscle Shoals, AL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Silver Airways (3M)) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Atlanta (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 1 route: Atlanta

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Big River Airpark 4 mi to the centre
Tuscumbia, AL, US
Outdoor
Bill Pugh Field 21 mi to the centre
Russellville, AL, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MSL has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Atlanta).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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