Polk Army Air Field (KPOE)
Medium airport · Fort Polk, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Polk Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPOE |
| IATA | POE |
| Elevation | 330 ft (101 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°2'41" W 93°11'30" 31.04480, -93.19170 |
| Location | Fort Polk, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,109 ft (1252 m) | 125 ft | ASP | Yes |
Polk Army Air Field at a glance
Polk Army Air Field is a medium airport in Fort Polk, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as POE. The field elevation of 330 ft (101 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPOE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 4,109 ft (1252 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPOE 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 Polk Army Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beauregard Regional Airport | KDRI | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Alexandria International Airport | KAEX | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport | KESF | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Lake Charles Regional Airport | KLCH | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Jack Brooks Regional Airport | KBPT | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Polk Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 330 ft field elevation of Polk Army Air Field 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 Polk Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Polk Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Polk Army Air Field is KPOE, and its IATA code is POE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Polk Army Air Field above sea level?
Polk Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 330 feet (101 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Polk Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 31.0448, -93.1917 — in Fort Polk, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Beauregard Regional Airport, about 28 km away.
Does KPOE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPOE 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 Polk Army Air Field?
Polk Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 4,109 ft (1252 m) with a ASP surface.