KESF · ESF
Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport
Alexandria, LouisianaElevation 112 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 0991°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27271°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
14/32
RWY 14145°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32325°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport is in Alexandria, Louisiana. Field elevation 112 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerLOUIS BUSBY
Manager phone985-750-0485
AttendedALL TUE-FRI, 0700–1730
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKESF / ESF
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.3943, -92.2941
Distance from city10 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
132.05
POLK APP/DEP
A/D
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
CTAF
141.45
ARNG OPS
MISC
122.55
DE RIDDER RDO
RDO
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RWY 14 PAPI OTS
›PAEW ADJ RWYS & TWYS.
›FOR CD CTC MAKS APCH AT 726-780-0456.
›RWY 14 REIL OTS
›FENCE 100 FT 0B AND SMALL TREE 14 FT TALL 232 FT FM END OF RY.
›FUEL AVBL TUE-FRI 0700-1700; SAT-MON ON CALL IN ADVANCE CALL 318-443-5566. 100LL SELF SERVE 24HRS
›RWY 09 REILS OTS
›RWY MARKINGS SEVERELY FADED
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT SEASONALLY.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; REIL RWY 09, 14/32; MIRL RWY 14/32; HIRL RWY 9/27; TWY LGTS TWYS A, B, C, D & E - CTAF.
›CTC APRT MGR FOR DSGND RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE.
›PL 85-204/SPECIAL ACT OF CONGRESS
›RWY MARKINGS SEVERELY FADED
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KESF have a METAR?
Yes. KESF is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KESF have a TAF?
When KESF issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KESF?
KESF sits at 112 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KESF?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.