Maks Aaf Airport (KPOE), Louisiana
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Overview
MAKS AAF, identified by the ICAO code KPOE, is a private-use military airfield serving Fort Polk in Louisiana. The field is towered and operates a single 4,107-foot asphalt runway supporting fixed wing and rotary wing traffic tied to Army training activity, including JRTC rotations. Traffic remains at a modest annual level per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation making up the bulk of recorded operations. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport of entry is KCWF, roughly 50 nautical miles away. Access to MAKS AAF is restricted, and prior permission is required for most non-tenant and non-standard traffic.
Runways
Maks Aaf Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 4,107 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Maks Aaf Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Chennault International (KCWF), 50 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Maks Aaf Airport recorded 323 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and May. Business aviation traffic at KPOE concentrates heavily in the spring months, with March, April, and May each showing markedly higher operations than the summer and winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 47 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Maks Aaf Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Restricted: prior permission required. Fixed wing aircraft, non-rotational aircraft, non-standard military aircraft, and non-tenant aircraft remaining overnight must obtain a PPR number from airfield operations.
For clearance delivery when the airport traffic control tower is closed, contact MAKS approach on 123.7 or 263.1, if unable to reach otherwise.
Restricted: obtain a PPR number from airfield operations before arrival.
Four-foot side fences are located 200 feet from the runway centerline at both runway ends.
Surface visibility observation is blocked from northwest to southeast by hills, a building, and trees.
Caution: the 3,000-foot runway distance remaining marker is located 860 feet from the 2,000-foot runway distance remaining marker. Taxiway lighting is absent at the Taxiway Delta and Echo intersections.
Traffic pattern: all patterns are west of the field. Fixed wing traffic pattern altitude is 1,800 feet; rotary wing traffic pattern altitude is 1,200 feet.
Fuel service: A++.
Transient aircraft service alert: limited service.
Special VFR minimums are 500 feet and 1 mile during daylight; night unaided or NVD minimums are 500 feet and 2 miles.
See FLIP AP/1 for supplementary airport information.
Units utilizing range facilities, restricted areas, or staging operations at MAKS AAF (KPOE) must contact the AT&A officer through airfield operations for a briefing. Contact airfield operations for the current contact information.
Airfield management operates 1300-1500Z++ Monday through Friday and is closed on holidays.
C-130 parking is limited to two aircraft. C-130 aircraft may land only when parking is available.
Weather service is available 1400-0600++ daily, and 24/7 daily during JRTC rotations when supported by 1-5 Aviation. Weather sensor data is automated 24/7. Hours will vary with the local mission schedule.
The field is attended 1400-0600++ Monday through Friday and closed on holidays. Airfield management operates 1400-0600++ Monday through Friday and is closed on holidays.
For communication, navigation, and weather remarks, contact airfield operations.
Contact airfield operations for the current contact information.
Traffic pattern: rotary wing traffic altitude is 1,200 feet MSL.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Maks Aaf Airport has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Leesville, 10.72 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is MAKS AAF (KPOE) and who can use it?
MAKS AAF, also known as KPOE, is a private-use military airfield at Fort Polk, Louisiana. It supports Army aviation operations and JRTC rotations rather than general civilian traffic. Fixed wing, non-rotational, non-standard military, and non-tenant aircraft remaining overnight must obtain a PPR number in advance. Access is restricted, and this is a military aircraft only facility for practical planning purposes.
What is the runway configuration at KPOE?
KPOE has a single paved runway, designated 16/34, measuring 4,107 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length matches the airport's published maximum paved runway distance. Four-foot side fences sit 200 feet from the runway centerline at both runway ends, a factor worth noting for approach and departure planning at MAKS AAF.
How is the airfield attended and staffed at MAKS AAF?
MAKS AAF operates on a published attendance schedule of 1300-0500Z++ Monday through Friday and 1300-2100Z++ on Saturday and Sunday. Airfield management operations run 1300-1500Z++ Monday through Friday and are closed on holidays, according to the source remarks. Weather service availability shifts between 1400-0600++ daily and 24/7 coverage during JRTC rotations. Dispatchers should confirm current hours before planning arrival at KPOE.
What does bizav traffic activity look like at KPOE?
KPOE recorded 323 business aviation operations against 518 total annual operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly figures show activity concentrated in spring, with March, April, and May each posting operations in the 40s, compared to single-digit counts in January and June. This uneven distribution reflects the seasonal pattern tied to training cycles at Fort Polk's MAKS AAF.