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Military airfield supporting Fort Johnson in Louisiana.
Location
Fort Johnson, United States
Polk Army Air Field (IATA: POE, ICAO: KPOE) is a military airfield located at Fort Johnson, formerly known as Fort Polk, near Leesville in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It primarily serves the U.S. Army installation and supports military aviation operations, including rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft used for training and tactical missions.
The airfield is operated by the U.S. Army and is not open to the general public for commercial passenger service. It plays a key role in supporting the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), one of the Army's premier combat training centers.
While the airport holds an IATA code, scheduled commercial airline service is not operated from this facility. Civilian access is restricted, and travelers to the Fort Johnson area typically use Alexandria International Airport or Shreveport Regional Airport for commercial flights.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the airfield is primarily via U.S. Route 171 and Louisiana Highway 10, with no public transit service to the installation.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled service at Polk Army Air Field, as it is a restricted military installation.
Notable facts
- ›Polk Army Air Field is located on Fort Johnson, formerly renamed from Fort Polk in 2023.
- ›It serves as a key aviation support facility for the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC).
- ›The airfield supports both rotary-wing and fixed-wing military aircraft operations.
- ›It is a restricted military installation not open to civilian commercial air traffic.
- ›Nearest commercial airports for the region include Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV).
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
