Alexandria International Airport

KAEX / AEX

Alexandria, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
13 kt
180° G21 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAEX 041853Z 18013G21KT 10SM FEW047 28/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02830167

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 89 ft
FEW 4,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,789 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (89 ft)
Pressure Alt
-84 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,497 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAEX 041725Z 0418/0518 16010KT P6SM OVC035 FM042000 17011KT P6SM BKN050 FM050500 16006KT P6SM BKN025 FM050800 16005KT 4SM BR OVC007 FM051500 15008KT P6SM OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
20:00Z FM042000
+1h
VFR 170° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+10h
MVFR 160° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AEX
14 ✈️
32
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
9,352 ft 150 ft CON 144°
10.0 kt 8.4 kt
40° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,001 ft 150 ft ASP 189°
13.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAEX

5,303 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.7%
MVFR
18%
IFR
9.7%
LIFR
4.6%

Alexandria International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 23.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.7%
NE
8.9%
E
7%
SE
14.7%
S
14.5%
SW
6.5%
W
3.8%
NW
7.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: -7°C to 34°C
-7°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,303 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alexandria International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAEX
IATA Code: AEX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 89 ft MSL

Location

City: Alexandria
Country: US
Latitude: 31.327400°
Longitude: -92.549797°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 9,352 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Alexandria International Airport

Overview

Alexandria International Airport serves central Louisiana as a medium-sized airport located near the city of Alexandria. Situated at 89 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 31.327400, -92.549797, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local aviation activities. Its two runways offer substantial operational flexibility for different aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KAEX demonstrate significant VFR opportunities, with 67.7% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Pilots can expect predominantly southeast winds averaging 6.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from -4°C to 34°C. September through November offer the most consistently favorable flying conditions, with minimal weather restrictions and high visibility averaging 8.6 statute miles.

Notable Features

Both primary runways (14/32 and 18/36) provide excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The concrete runway 14/32 offers the longest surface at 9,352 feet, supporting a wide range of aircraft operations. The airport experiences calm wind conditions 24.8% of the time, which can impact landing and takeoff considerations.

Approach Considerations

Wind data indicates minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components around 3.5 knots for both runways. Pilots should be prepared for potential instrument meteorological conditions, as 16.9% of observations report marginal VFR and 10.3% report full IFR conditions. Fog occurs approximately 5% of the time, potentially impacting visibility during approach and landing.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.