England Air Force Base
England Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base in Louisiana, located 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Alexandria and about 170 miles (270 km) northwest of New Orleans. Originally known as Alexandria Army Air Base, on 23 June 1955 the facility was renamed England Air Force Base in honor of Lt Col John Brooke England (1923–1954).
| England Air Force Base Alexandria Air Force Base Alexandria Army Airfield | |
|---|---|
| Part of Tactical Air Command (TAC) | |
| Rapides Parish, near Alexandria, Louisiana | |
1983 orthophoto | |
England AFB | |
| Coordinates | 31°19′39″N 92°32′55″W |
| Type | Air Force Base |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | United States Air Force |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1942 |
| In use | 1942–1992 |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 23d Tactical Fighter Wing (1972–1992) |
The base was closed in 1992. The airfield and buildings are now Alexandria International Airport. Three episodes of The Crocodile Hunter were recorded in this base because the area is an important area for conservation.
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