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Alexandria International Airport.
Alexandria, Louisiana · 89 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
3.8/5
Google rating
519 ratings
2
Operators based
89
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Alexandria International Airport, listed as KAEX / AEX, is a mid-sized airport in Alexandria, Louisiana. The airport sits 89 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Alexandria Aviation, Inc and Mid Atlantic Charters are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF, 14 nm), Polk Army Air Field (POE, 37 nm), and Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI, 50 nm). With a single 9,352-foot paved runway, AEX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from AEX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under England Air Park and England Air Force Base. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Alexandria.
1 FBO serves KAEX. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Million Air Alexandria
Your FBO? Claim it, freeMillion Air Alexandria is a proud member of the team at England Economic and Industrial Development District at England Airpark, the former England Air Force Base, located at Alexandria, Louisiana. Our spacious facility is strategically located in the center of the state, making it convenient for easy access and ideal for quick-turn service away from the congestion of smaller facilities.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.0
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KAEX
IATA
AEX
FAA / Local
AEX
Elevation
89 ft
Coordinates
31.3258° N · 92.5467° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs LA fields
state range 2–330 ft
At 89 ft, AEX sits higher than 59% of the 27 Louisiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,352 ft
- 14/329,352 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,352 ft
AEX's 9,352 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmESFEsler Army Airfield / Esler Regional AirportAlexandria
- 37nmPOEPolk Army Air FieldFort Polk
- 50nmDRIBeauregard Regional AirportDeRidder
- 73nmLFTLafayette Regional AirportLafayette
- 76nmMLUMonroe Regional AirportMonroe
- 80nmLCHLake Charles Regional AirportLake Charles
Location
Open the full mapKAEX · Alexandria International Airport · Alexandria, LA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AEX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 174 nm | 48m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 237 nm | 57m |
| Austin (AUS) | 272 nm | 1h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 411 nm | 1h 21m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 677 nm | 1h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 710 nm | 2h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 726 nm | 2h 5m |
| Denver (DEN) | 782 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AEX?
- Alexandria International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,352 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AEX?
- Alexandria International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,352 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at AEX?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Alexandria International Airport as a home base, including Alexandria Aviation, Inc, Mid Atlantic Charters. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Alexandria International Airport?
- One FBO serves AEX: Million Air Alexandria. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AEX?
- The closest alternate is Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF), about 14 nm away, followed by Polk Army Air Field (POE) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AEX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 57m (237 nm), Austin about 1h 2m (272 nm), Nashville about 1h 21m (411 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.