Alexandria International Airport Guide
Alexandria International Airport (ICAO KAEX) is a public and military airport in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It lies about 4 nautical miles west of downtown Alexandria. The site began as an emergency airstrip in 1939 and became England Air Force Base in 1955, named for Lt. Col. John Brooke England. After the base closed, the England Economic and Industrial Development District converted it to civilian use, and it opened to the public as Alexandria International Airport in August 1993.
Two grooved runways serve the field: 14/32 at 9,352 feet and 18/36 at 7,001 feet. The long main runway lets the airport handle large military and charter aircraft as well as airline jets. The James L. Meyer Terminal was dedicated in 2011. Scheduled service links the airport to Delta, American and United hubs at Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.
The airport also hosts an air traffic control tower, fixed-base operator services and the England AFB Heritage Park, which displays historic military aircraft.
Services
3 of 6 availableCompare 4 listed options at Alexandria International Airport, spanning parking, car rentals and hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Alexandria International Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 2 runwaysopened 1993
- Location
- 31.326, -92.547
- Operator
- England Economic and Industrial Development District (England Authority)
Terminals
1 terminalAlexandria International Airport has 1 passenger terminal — James L. Meyer Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 3 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- James L. Meyer TerminalDomestic
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines
Nearby cities
2 citiesAlexandria International Airport is closest to Alexandria (8 km east), and also serves Pineville and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Alexandria8 km east
- Pineville11 km east
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