Alexandria International Airport (KAEX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Alexandria International Airport in Alexandria, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Alexandria International Airport (KAEX) is a regional airport serving Alexandria, LA at 89 ft. KAEX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (14, 18, 32, 36) — longest 9,352 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KAEX in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 4 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAEX 290153Z 22004KT 7SM CLR 29/23 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP105 T02940228
What changed at KAEX?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAEX
KAEX is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 4 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 89 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KAEX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 9,352 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 32 | 9,352 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAEX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Alexandria International Airport in Alexandria, LA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KAEX is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KAEX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GGG UA /OV EMG100030/TM 2328/FL410/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CAT/RM ZFW86
GGG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EMG100030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2328Reported at 23:28 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CATTurbulence: continuous light clear-air turbulence.RM ZFW86Remarks.Show raw report
AEX UA /OV AEX135020/TM 2219/FL430/TP GLF6/TB MOD CHOP FL430/RM ZHU
AEX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AEX135020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2219Reported at 22:19 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP FL430Turbulence: moderate chop fl430.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
HEZ UA /OV HEZ/TM 2204/FL450/TP GLF6/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZHU
HEZ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HEZLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2204Reported at 22:04 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MLU UA /OV MLU140010/TM 2013/FL047/TP BE9L/SK SCT047/RM DURC
MLU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU140010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2013Reported at 20:13 UTC.FL047Altitude: 4,700 ft MSL.TP BE9LAircraft type reporting.SK SCT047Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAEX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAEX reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 54%
- 32
- 46%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KAEX 282320Z 2900/2924 21006KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250 FM290100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM291300 26005KT P6SM SKC FM292000 21005KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAEX
- IATA
- AEX
- FAA LID
- AEX
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 89 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.3258, -92.5467
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,352 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 123.975 MHz
- CTAF
- 127.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 3m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAEX reported VFR conditions during about 79.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 268 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.2 kt, calm 22.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.1 | 15.6 | 9.2 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 64.2 | 20.9 | 10.1 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 72.9 | 18.1 | 6.6 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 75.8 | 16.6 | 5.7 | 1.9 |
| May | 79.3 | 14.7 | 4.6 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 86.5 | 9.3 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 89.2 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 88.4 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 83.3 | 10.6 | 4.4 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 81.9 | 9.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 75.8 | 12.1 | 7.7 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 66.4 | 17.0 | 10.9 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.6 kt |
| Apr | 6.5 kt |
| May | 5.5 kt |
| Jun | 4.4 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 5.1 kt |
| Dec | 5.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAEX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Alexandria International Airport in Alexandria, LA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAEX weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAEX?+
KAEX has 4 runways — 14, 18, 32, 36; the longest is 9,352 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAEX report its own weather?+
Yes — Alexandria International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAEX have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAEX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAEX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAEX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAEX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Alexandria International Airport (KAEX) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Alexandria International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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