Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

Location and Facilities at Alexandria International Airport

AEX Airport Terminal sign

For More Information about AEX

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Alexandria International Airport (AEX) is located about 4 miles northwest of downtown Alexandria.

To reach the airport, take the Air Base Road (Highway 498) exit #90 from I-49, and drive west, about two miles to the terminal. AEX can also be reached from State Highway 28 West, and then on Highway 3054.

The terminal features the latest in travel conveniences. For example, charging stations have been installed for convenient charging of travelers' phones, tablets, and devices.

Onsite parking is available. Uber rideshare service is also available at the airport.

AEX includes two runways: Runway 14/32 - 150' x 9350' grooved concrete, and Runway 18/36 - 150' x 7000' asphalt.

The airport is located at the site of the former England Air Force Base. When the base closed in 1992, Alexandria's commercial airport operations were transferred to AEX from Esler Field which is located east of Pineville.

In October of 2011, the terminal was named the James L. Meyer Commercial Terminal in honor of the man who was a major driving force in the development, and success, of England Airpark.

Airlines Serving Alexandria Louisiana

Commercial airline carriers serving AEX include:

Delta Airlines, which connects to its hub in Atlanta (ATL)
American Airlines with connections to Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Rental Car Companies at AEX

Rental cars are available from Avis, National, Budget and Hertz.

Hotels and Dining near the AEX Airport

Several hotels are located about a mile from AEX, at the Airbase Drive exit 90 from I-49, including the Hampton Inn & Suites and La Quinta Inn & Suites. Other lodging properties are located throughout the Alexandria-Pineville metro area.

A Cracker Barrel Store is located nearby at the I-49 exit along with several fast-food outlets.

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Hotels at the Airbase Road exit from I-49, near Alexandria International Airport
Hampton Inn & Suites - at the Airbase Road exit on I-49
La Quinta Inn & Suites 6116 West Calhoun Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
Comfort Suites 6015 Old Boyce Rd, Alexandria, LA 71303

Hotels Along Alexandria's South MacArthur Drive
Courtyard by Marriott 3830 Alexandria Mall Drive - near the Alexandria Mall and the South Traffic Circle
TownPlace Suites by Marriott 3810 Alexandria Mall Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Home2 Suites by Hilton Alexandria 3800 Alexandria Mall Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Fairfield Inn & Suites 2839 South MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301

Hotels Along Alexandria's North MacArthur Drive
Holiday Inn Express and Suites 2340 MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
Candlewood Suites 2344 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
Comfort Inn 2001 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71303
Wyndam Garden Alexandria 2301 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
Best Western of Alexandria Inn & Suites and Conference Center 2720 North MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303

Hotels Downtown near the Randolph Riverfront Center
Hotel Bentley and Condos 200 Desoto Street Phone (318) 442-2226
Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown - Downtown, 701 Fourth Street, adjacent to the convention center