Alexandria International Airport

KAEX / AEX

Alexandria, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 12:21Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
12:21Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
160°
8 SM
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KAEX 101221Z 16006KT 8SM FEW004 OVC010 25/24 A3002 RMK AO2 CIG 008V013 T02500239 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 89 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
OVC 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
489 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,089 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Alexandria International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,000 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 12:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (89 ft)
Pressure Alt
-24 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,197 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAEX 101120Z 1012/1112 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 TEMPO 1012/1014 5SM BR BKN015 FM101500 17009KT P6SM SCT030 BKN200 FM110200 16005KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM101500
+3h
VFR 170° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 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°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,001 ft 150 ft ASP 189°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAEX

8,620 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.7%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
10.3%
LIFR
4.3%

Alexandria International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.1% 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: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 19.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.8%
N
11.7%
S
19.4%
W
3.2%
NE
8.7%
NW
6.4%
SE
17.8%
SW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.7°C
Range: -7°C to 34°C
-7°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 8,620 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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

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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.