Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
Location and Facilities at Alexandria International Airport
 AEX Airport Terminal sign |
For More Information about AEX Visit the official website of Alexandria International Airport |
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)
- United Air Lines with flights to its hub at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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 |  |
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6116 West Calhoun Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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6015 Old Boyce Rd, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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| Hotels Along Alexandria's South MacArthur Drive | |
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3830 Alexandria Mall Drive - near the Alexandria Mall and the South Traffic Circle |
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3810 Alexandria Mall Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301 |
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Alexandria 3800 Alexandria Mall Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301 |
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2839 South MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301 |
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| Hotels Along Alexandria's North MacArthur Drive | |
Holiday Inn Express and Suites 2340 MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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2344 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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2001 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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2301 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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Best Western of Alexandria Inn & Suites and Conference Center 2720 North MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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| Hotels Downtown near the Randolph Riverfront Center | |
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200 Desoto Street |
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| Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown - Downtown, 701 Fourth Street, adjacent to the convention center |  |
Interactive Map of Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
Terminal at Alexandria International Airport
F-84F Thunderstreak at airpark at entrance to AEX
Scenes from the former England Air Force Base
Main Gate at England Air Force Base
Guarding a F-84F Thunderstreak on the apron at England Air Force Base
Aerial view of Alexandria International Airport (AEX), the former England Air Force Base
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