Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport

KESF / ESF

Alexandria, US

KESF (ESF) Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

5 official charts for Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (KESF / ESF) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (5) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KESF Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 3

Takeoff Minimums 1

Alternate Minimums 1

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 8, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

Esler Regional Airport is a public-use facility with no control tower, operating TUE-FRI 0700-1730. The airport has active construction notices and several equipment outages including PAPI and REIL systems.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
AVGAS 100LL JET-A1
Operating Hours
TUE-FRI 0700-1730

Parking & Handling

Landing Fees
No

Published Approach Procedures

ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 27 RNAV (GPS) RWY 09 RNAV (GPS) RWY 27

PPL / GA Operations

No air traffic control tower - use CTAF 122.8 MHz. Active construction notice in effect. Runway 14/32 markings severely faded with PAPI and REIL out of service on RWY 14. RWY 09 REILS also out of service. Left traffic pattern for all runways.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 8, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

4 frequencies
CTAF
122.800
MHz
CTAF/UNICOM
RDO
122.550
MHz
DE RIDDER RDO
A/D
132.050
MHz
POLK APP/DEP
MISC
141.450
MHz
ARNG OPS
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KESF (ESF) Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport?

We list 5 official charts for KESF, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KESF?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KESF (ESF) Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KESF free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.