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Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (KESF/ESF) — Alexandria, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
12:00–22:30 UTC
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
122.8
Runways
09/27, 14/32
Elevation
112 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
7 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 17:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KESF
  • Name: Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 31.394266
  • Longitude: -92.294083
  • Elevation: 112 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Alexandria
  • IATA Code: ESF
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 1828x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 1707x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.800 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.550 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 12:00 – 22:30
Tuesday 12:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 12:00 – 22:30
Thursday 12:00 – 22:30
Friday 12:00 – 22:30
Saturday 12:00 – 22:30
Sunday 12:00 – 22:30
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 985-750-0485
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

10/006
info
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1287774) 311700.50N0921848.70W (6.7NM S ES
2026-10-21 01:46 UTC 2027-02-18 01:46 UTC
10/005
info
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1246153) 312245.00N0922144.20W (3.6NM WSW ES
2026-10-18 12:44 UTC 2027-02-15 12:44 UTC
10/004
info
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1284813) 312235.10N0921519.70W (2.3NM ESE ES
2026-10-17 07:37 UTC 2026-11-01 06:37 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 04:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KESF?
Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport operates from 12:00 to 22:30.
What is the tower frequency at KESF?
The tower frequency at Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport is 122.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at KESF?
Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport offers 100LL, Jet A.
Does KESF require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KESF located?
Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (KESF) is located in Alexandria, United States.
What is the IATA code for KESF?
The IATA code for Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport is ESF.
How long is the runway at KESF?
The main runway at Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (09/27) measures 1828x46m.