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KAEX

Alexandria International Airport · Alexandria

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
89 ft / 27 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 127.35 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Alexandria International Airport (KAEX), located in Alexandria, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 89 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Alexandria International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KAEX / AEX
Municipality
Alexandria
Country
Region
US-LA — Louisiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
89 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,352 ft / 2,850 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 144° / 324°
RWY 14 (144°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: ERJ | CRS: 141°
RWY 32 (324°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,001 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 189° / 9°
RWY 18 (189°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D POLK APP/DEP
132.05 MHz
ASOS ASOS
123.97 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.90 MHz
CTAF CTAF
127.35 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
127.35 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KESFILS
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25 km / 14 nm
KPOE
Polk Army Air Field
69 km / 37 nm
KDRI
Beauregard Regional Airport
93 km / 50 nm
KLFTILS
Lafayette Regional Airport
136 km / 73 nm
KMLUILS
Monroe Regional Airport
140 km / 76 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026