KESF

VFR

ESLER RGNL

ALEXANDRIA · LOUISIANA

Elev
111.8'
Longest RWY
5,998'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KESF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,111.8'
MSL · field 111.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +4 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KESF

Current METAR

Observed 00:53Z

KESF 280053Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 27/21 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02670211
Wind
190° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,603 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
10 NM NE
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
ESF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LOUIS BUSBY
Address
7625 ESLER FIELD RD, PINEVILLE LA 71360

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI
DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • TUE-FRI · 0700-1730

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 6 kt
RWY 14
144°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 144° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,112 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2790° / 270°5,998 ftASPHStandard L
14/32Favored144° / 324°5,600 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box left(3°)82', trees, 3080' from thr, slope 35
27MALSR
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)116', trees, 2056' from thr, 1324' R of cntrln, slope 16
32PAPI 4-box left(3°)5', fence, 185' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 27
LD · CAT I
ESF
111.5
ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 27
KESF · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Paved areas exist adjacent to runways and taxiways.Show FAA
  • Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport seasonally.Show FAA
  • Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact MAKS Approach at 726-780-0456.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 27. REIL is available on runways 09 and 14/32. MIRL is available on runways 14/32. HIRL is available on runways 9/27. Taxiway lights are on taxiways A, B, C, D, and E and operate on CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available Tuesday through Friday from 0700 to 1700. On Saturday through Monday, fuel is available on call in advance by calling 318-443-5566. 100LL self-serve fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32There is a fence 100 feet off the left side and a small tree 14 feet tall located 232 feet from the end of runway 32.Show FAA
  • 09Runway 09 REILs are out of service.Show FAA
  • 14Runway 14 REIL is out of service.Show FAA
  • 14Runway 14 markings are severely faded.Show FAA
  • 32Runway 32 markings are severely faded.Show FAA
  • 14Runway 14 PAPI is out of service.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport is designated under Public Law 85-204, a special act of Congress.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KESF

Answer card
ICAO
KESF
Name
ESLER RGNL
Location
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA
Elevation
111.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,111.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,998 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Esler Regional Airport sits in Alexandria, Louisiana. Field elevation is 111.8 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 5,998 ft. It is an untowered field, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF 122.8. The published ILS is for runway 27. Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Freeman Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL self-serve is available 24 hours. Published remarks also note that fuel is available Tuesday through Friday from 0700 to 1700. On Saturday through Monday, fuel is available on call in advance. The airport has runway and taxiway lighting that is pilot-controlled on CTAF. MALSR is active on runway 27. REILs are available on runway 09 and on runway 14/32, though the REILs on 09 and 14 are out of service per the remarks. Runway 14 markings are severely faded. Runway 32 markings are also severely faded.

For a first-time arrival, pay attention to the seasonal bird activity and the obstruction note near runway 32. The airport also has paved areas adjacent to runways and taxiways. If you need ramp space for public use, contact the airport manager before arrival. Clearance delivery is handled through MAKS Approach. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KESF?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KESF have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 27.
Is Esler Regional Airport towered?
No. KESF has no control tower, so pilots should use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic.
What is the longest runway at KESF?
The longest runway is 09/27. It is 5,998 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KESF?
Freeman Jet Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is 100LL self-serve available at KESF?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL self-serve fuel is available 24 hours.
Are there any runway lighting issues at KESF?
Runway 27 has MALSR. Runway 09 and runway 14/32 have REILs. The REILs on 09 and 14 are out of service. Runway 14/32 also has MIRL. Runway 9/27 has HIRL.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KESF?
Birds are present seasonally. Runway 32 has a fence 100 ft off the left side plus a small tree near the departure end. Runway 14 and 32 markings are severely faded, so brief the runway carefully before taxi and takeoff.

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