Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)
Medium airport · Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAEX |
| IATA | AEX |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°19'33" W 92°32'48" 31.32583, -92.54670 |
| Location | Alexandria, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,352 ft (2850 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Alexandria International Airport at a glance
Alexandria International Airport is a medium airport in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as AEX. The field elevation of 89 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAEX are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 9,352 ft (2850 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAEX shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Alexandria International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport | KESF | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Polk Army Air Field | KPOE | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Beauregard Regional Airport | KDRI | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Lafayette Regional Airport | KLFT | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Monroe Regional Airport | KMLU | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alexandria International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 89 ft field elevation of Alexandria International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Alexandria International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alexandria International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alexandria International Airport is KAEX, and its IATA code is AEX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alexandria International Airport above sea level?
Alexandria International Airport sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alexandria International Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.3258, -92.5467 — in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport, about 25 km away.
Does KAEX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAEX appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Alexandria International Airport?
Alexandria International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,352 ft (2850 m) with a CON surface.