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Alexandria, Louisiana

S. state of Louisiana.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Louisiana, United States.
  • Served by Polk Army Air Field (POE).

History

Alexandria is a city in the central part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Lying on the south bank of the Red River of the South in almost the exact geographic center of the state, it is the ninth-largest city in the state, and the parish seat of and the largest city in Rapides Parish.

Airports

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) 5.4 mi to the centre
1100 Frank Andrews Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, CRJ, ERD) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
  • Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
  • US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ, ERD) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Allen Parish Airport 40 mi to the centre
Oakdale, LA, US
Outdoor
Natchitoches Regional Airport 48 mi to the centre
Natchitoches, LA, US
Outdoor
Grass Roots Airport 2.9 mi to the centre
Alexandria, LA, US
Outdoor
Pineville Municipal Airport 3.6 mi to the centre
Pineville, LA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Polk Army Air Field (POE); 38 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AEX has direct flights to 3 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Alexandria, Louisiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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