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Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport

Alexandria, United States

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Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport

Alexandria, United States

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Dual-use military and civilian airport serving Central Louisiana.

Opened

1942

Location

Alexandria, United States

Esler Regional Airport, designated IATA code ESF, is a public airport located in Pineville, Louisiana, near Alexandria, serving the central Louisiana region. It operates on the grounds of Esler Army Airfield, a U.S. Army installation, making it a joint-use military and civilian facility. The airport has historically provided commercial and general aviation services to the Alexandria metropolitan area, complementing Alexandria International Airport (AEX) in the region. Its military heritage dates to World War II, when the airfield was established as part of the extensive training infrastructure in Louisiana. Today, Esler Regional primarily serves general aviation traffic along with some charter operations, while the Army airfield component supports military aviation activities. The airport's dual-use designation requires coordination between civilian and military operations.

Terminals

The airport has a modest general aviation terminal facility suited to its relatively low passenger volume.

Getting to & from

Ground access to the airport from Alexandria is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as public transit options are limited.

Airlines here

Esler Regional does not currently host scheduled commercial airline service; it primarily serves general aviation and charter operations.

Notable facts

›Esler Army Airfield was established during World War II as part of Louisiana's extensive military training complex.
›The airport is a joint-use facility shared by U.S. Army aviation and civilian general aviation operations.
›It is located in Pineville, Louisiana, though commonly associated with the nearby city of Alexandria.
›The airport shares the regional aviation market with Alexandria International Airport (AEX), which handles the bulk of commercial traffic.
›The facility covers approximately 1,400 acres and features multiple runways.

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