Alexandria International Airport (AEX): Airport Guide & Air Cargo

Airport facts

IATA code: AEX
ICAO code: KAEX
City: Alexandria
Region / province: Louisiana
Country / territory: United States
Category: Medium-sized airport
Coordinates: 31.3258° N, 92.5467° W
Elevation: 27 m (89 ft)
Time zone: America/Indiana/Tell City (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 2,850 m (9,352 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
14/32	2,850 m9,352 ft	46 m	Concrete	Yes
18/36	2,592 m8,503 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
14,301 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,853 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,901 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 10 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
A/D	POLK APP/DEP	132.050 MHz
ASOS	—	123.975 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	121.900 MHz
Common traffic advisory CTAF	—	127.350 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.900 MHz
Tower TWR	—	127.350 MHz

Air freight to and from Alexandria International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Alexandria through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport	JAN	Jackson	258 km
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport	MSY	New Orleans	264 km
George Bush Intercontinental Airport	IAH	Houston	306 km
William P. Hobby Airport	HOU	Houston	321 km
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport	GPT	Gulfport	347 km
Dallas Love Field	DAL	Dallas	439 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Alexandria International Airport?

The IATA code of Alexandria International Airport is AEX and its ICAO code is KAEX. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Alexandria International Airport located?

Alexandria International Airport is in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, at coordinates 31.3258° N, 92.5467° W and an elevation of 27 m (89 ft).

How far is Alexandria International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Alexandria International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,901 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,853 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,301 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 19 h 10 min.

How long is the runway at Alexandria International Airport?

The longest runway at Alexandria International Airport is 2,850 m (9,352 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Alexandria International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Alexandria International Airport (AEX) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.