Alexandria International Airport

KAEX / AEX

Alexandria, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:39Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
11:39Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
4 kt
140°
2 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KAEX 041139Z 14004KT 2SM BR FEW003 BKN009 OVC013 19/19 A3012 RMK AO2 CIG 006V011 T01940194 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 89 ft
FEW 300 ft AGL
BKN 900 ft AGL
OVC 1,300 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
389 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
989 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,389 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (89 ft)
Pressure Alt
-114 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 387 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAEX 040532Z 0406/0506 17006KT P6SM SCT250 FM040700 15005KT 5SM BR OVC007 FM041400 14005KT P6SM OVC015 FM042100 17011KT P6SM BKN050 FM050000 16005KT P6SM BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM041400
+3h
MVFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
21:00Z FM042100
+10h
VFR 170° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

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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°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,001 ft 150 ft ASP 189°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° 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

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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.