Alexandria International Airport – AEX Alexandria
Once located on the site of the former England Air Force Base, the public use Alexandria International Airport now sits on Alexandria, Louisiana. Transferred there after the base closed in 1992, AEX initially served as an emergency airstrip for Esler Regional Airport in 1939. It was turned into Alexandria Army Air Base when the Department of Defense took over it on the eve of World War II, using it as a training ground for pilots and aircrew of Army Air Force fighter and bomber planes.
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Covering an area of 2,284 acres (924 hectares), the airport has two runways – the grooved concrete 14/32 which measures 9,350 x 150 feet, and the asphalt-concrete 18/36 at 7,000 x 150 feet. Alexandria International Airport (AEX) is served by American Airlines under its regional name American Eagle which flies to Dallas, Delta Airlines which connects to its hub in Atlanta, and United Air Lines’ regional United Express to its hub in Houston. In October 2011, its terminal became known as the James L. Meyer Commercial Terminal in honor of England Airpark Authority’s first chairman. Visitors can travel to Pineville, Natchitoches, and Eunice easily from AEX airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Alexandria, LA airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Alexandria, LA, United States (AEX-Alexandria Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AEX airport.
Most of these AEX
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Alexandria, LA
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the AEX airport are Kent Plantation House, Alexandria Zoological Park, and Kent Plantation House.
Map of Alexandria, LA Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Alexandria, LA, United States (AEX-Alexandria Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Alexandria, LA, United States (AEX-Alexandria Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:24 AM.
The temperature feels like 74.3 with a humidity level of 81 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 33 percent with visibility at 11 percent.
Today’s UV index is 10, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:49 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/30
Scattered clouds
72°F
High: 86°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/1
Thunderstorm with rain
74°F
High: 86°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 60%
Thursday
5/2
Thunderstorm with rain
73°F
High: 82°F
Low: 68°F
Precipitation: 75%
Friday
5/3
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
73°F
High: 78°F
Low: 66°F
Precipitation: 90%
Saturday
5/4
Broken clouds
75°F
High: 84°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 50%
Sunday
5/5
Broken clouds
75°F
High: 86°F
Low: 68°F
Precipitation: 20%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Alexandria, LA AEX airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free AEX airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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