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Alexandria International Airport

Alexandria, United States

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Alexandria International Airport

Alexandria, United States
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Central Louisiana's gateway serving military and civilian travelers.

Opened
1942
Location
Alexandria, United States
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) is a public airport located in Rapides Parish, near Alexandria, Louisiana. It serves as the primary commercial air gateway for central Louisiana and the surrounding region, handling both civilian and military traffic. The airport is co-located with England Air Force Base, which was closed in 1992 and subsequently redeveloped as England Airpark, an industrial and commercial complex. This dual heritage gives AEX a distinctive character blending general aviation, commercial service, and ongoing military training activity. Alexandria International handles hundreds of thousands of passengers annually and connects the region to major hub airports, supporting economic activity and access for communities across central Louisiana.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building with a modest number of gates serving regional and connecting commercial flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to downtown Alexandria and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
American Eagle and United Express have historically provided service at AEX, connecting passengers to hubs such as Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.
Notable facts
  • ›Co-located with the former England Air Force Base, closed by BRAC in 1992.
  • ›The former base property was redeveloped into England Airpark, an industrial and commerce park.
  • ›Serves as an important access point for Fort Polk (now Fort Johnson) personnel and families.
  • ›The airport covers approximately 2,400 acres including the former military property.
  • ›IATA code AEX reflects the city's name, Alexandria, Louisiana.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

AEX → DFWAA · ER4 CRJ ERD
AEX → ATLAF · CRJ
AEX → ATLDL · CR9 CRJ
AEX → ATLKL · CRJ
AEX → IAHUA · ERJ
AEX → DFWUS · ER4 CRJ ERD
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Encyclopaedia

Alexandria Airport may refer to:Alexandreia Airport in Alexandria, Greece Alexandria Airport (Indiana) in Alexandria, Indiana, United States Alexandria Airport in Pittstown, Alexandria Township, New Jersey, United States Alexandria Aerodrome in Alexandria, Ontario, Canada Alexandria International Airport (Egypt) serving Alexandria, Egypt its predecessor, El Nouzha Airport, a defunct airport Alexandria International Airport (Louisiana) in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States Alexandria Municipal Airport in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States

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