England Airpark

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England Airpark
Contact: David Broussard
1611 Arnold Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: 318-427-6407
www.englandairpark.org

ABOUT ENGLAND AIRPARK

Accounting for over $276 million in annual economic impact, England Airpark is the premier economic development engine in Central Louisiana. With robust air connections, interstate highway connectivity, on-site rail, and water access, England Airpark is a vibrant community where dozens of businesses and thousands of employees, college students and residents live, work, play, and travel.

 

OVERVIEW

England Airpark offers various incentives to businesses on campus including Certified Sites, Foreign Trade Zone designation, Opportunity Zones, on-site daycare, residential housing, conference centers, and recreation. 24-hr police and fire services provided by the England Airpark Police Department and the England Airpark Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Department.

England Airpark is an independent political subdivision of the State of Louisiana
located adjacent to the City of Alexandria in Rapides Parish. England Airpark is a thriving business community composed of 4,000 acres of mixed-use development.​

Highlights include:

  • $276 million in annual economic impact
  • 60 businesses employing 2,000 persons
  • 1 million square feet of commercial space under lease
  • Over 300 occupied housing units
  • Home to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

 

THE ENGLAND AIRPARK DIFFERENCE

Ease of Doing Business

  • Certified Industrial Sites
  • Long-Term Lease Options
  • No Permitting
  • No Zoning
  • One-Stop Shop

Vision for the Future

  • Aviation Career & Education (ACE) Initiative
  • Region 6 Stem Center
  • Logistics
  • Renewal Energy

Quality of Life

  • Home to Alexandria International Airport
  • On-site Housing
  • On-site Day Care
  • On-site Conference Centers
  • OakWing Golf Club
  • Northwestern State University (England Airpark Campus)

Safety & Security

  • 24-Hour On-Campus Security
  • England Airpark Police Department
  • England Airpark Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF)

 

THE ENGLAND AIRPARK PROFILE

Operation Divisions

  • Air Services
  • Military
  • Commercial Leases
  • Residential Leases
  • Economic Development/Community Assets

Priorities

  • Protect our Flank
  • Build our regional, state and national brand
  • Diversify Revenues

Target Industries

  • Aviation Center of Excellence
  • UAS
  • Military Services
  • Renewable Energy
  • Housing

 

ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AEX)

Overview

Located within the airpark, Alexandria International Airport (AEX) began providing commercial air service in 1996 and has since served as a primary transportation hub for Central Louisiana and surrounding areas, playing a major role in the region’s economy and overall quality of life.

Alexandria International Airport-AEX (formerly England Air Force Base) is located in the heart of Central Louisiana. It offers full instrumented 9352-foot runways with no noise restrictions, PAR approaches, NVG operations, and Index D ARFF facilities, perfect for ORI Exercises or any flight training your unit may require.

With no PPR required, experience a military-friendly, world-class facility that offers 24-hour Air Traffic Control, managed by the 259th Louisiana Air National Guard. AEX can accommodate your unit, including the capacity to handle overnight exercises with our 71-room dormitory located just a couple of blocks off the flight line.

Our spacious facility is strategically located in the center of the state, making it convenient for easy access and ideal for quick turn service without the congestion of smaller, or even much larger, facilities. In addition to the ample ramp space located at AEX (MOG 37 C-17s), there are 3 newly constructed C-5 capable Hot Pads.

  • FLIGHTS TO DALLAS & ATLANTA
  • 2 Runways • 9,300 Ft • 7,001 Ft
  • WORLD CLASS FBO
  • 24-HOUR TOWER
  • FTZ-261
  • FAA PART 139 INDEX “D” ARFF WITH CAPABILITIES FOR INDEX “E” WITH NOTIFICATION
  • Runway 14/32 – 150’ x 9350’ grooved concrete (strength 850,000 DDT)
  • Runway 18/36 – 150’ x 7000’ asphalt (strength 502,000 DDT)
  • Airport elevation: 89 ft.
  • Airport reference point coordinates: LAT:31 19’36.653”N, LONG:92 32’56.507”W
  • Precision approach path indicators (PAPI) on each runway
  • Precision approach to runway 14-VOR & GPS approach to runway 14/32
  • Security fence encompassing entire airfield
  • New runway and taxiway lighting
  • New ALSF-1 approach lighting system to runway 14
  • Index D airport rescue and firefighting
  • 24-hour air traffic control tower

 

KEY PARTNERS

Several local, regional, and statewide organizations align in various ways with England Airpark and have the ability to augment the impact of its strategic efforts. By identifying synergy with key partners and developing pathways to leverage shared goals and resources, England Airpark can extend its ability to drive growth and progress in Central Louisiana. England Airpark recognizes the importance of the following key partners, who will play an integral role as collaborators and contributors to the overarching success of its strategic plan and the broader Central Louisiana region.

  • Cleco
  • Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Louisiana Central
  • Central Louisiana Regional Port
  • Educational Partners
  • Local Government
  • Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
  • United States Military