KBTR 30.53N 91.15W · ELEV 70 FT

Airports / Louisiana / BTR

Medium airport · BTR

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana · 70 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.

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4.3/5

Google rating

1,052 ratings

Operators based

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Baton Rouge, LouisianaELEV 70 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.3

Google rating

1,052

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ratings on Google

Based operators

charter operators on the field

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

48 nm

To the nearest alternate

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), 2 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR / BTR) sits in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 70 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.

Charter departments call it home: BTR Air Charter bases aircraft at BTR. Useful alternates include Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT, 48 nm), Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA, 48 nm), and McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field (MCB, 52 nm). BTR offers 3 runways, the longest 7,500-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.

Quotes for flights out of BTR vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BTR, or browse verified operators serving the area.

2 FBOs serve KBTR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 2 FBOs · directory

Signature Flight Support Baton Rouge
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Located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River. The Capital City of Louisiana is just an hour away from New Orleans and Lafayette. Experience the culture of this amazing state. With over 300 years of history, taste some local cuisine, observe the distinct architecture and visit the local plantations.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2100L Call out available on request
- Unicom 129.30
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Wheelchair access
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Velocity FBO Network Baton Rouge
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-22:00
- Unicom 131.775
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

Field capability

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Field data

ICAO

KBTR

IATA

BTR

FAA / Local

BTR

Elevation

70 ft

Coordinates

30.5332° N · 91.1496° W

Airspace

C · Charlie

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs LA fields

state range 2–330 ft

At 70 ft, BTR sits lower than 48% of the 27 Louisiana fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

3 runways

longest 7,500 ft

04L/22R
7,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
13/31
7,005 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
04R/22L
3,799 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 7,500 ft

BTR's 7,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Based charter operators1

Full register

BTR Air CharterBaton Rouge · Part 1355.0(6)4 aircraft · KBTR

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Location

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KBTR · Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · Baton Rouge, LA

From the ramp

Photography

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from BTR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Houston (HOU)	221 nm	55m
Dallas (DAL)	322 nm	1h 9m
Austin (AUS)	338 nm	1h 11m
Nashville (BNA)	404 nm	1h 20m
Palm Beach (PBI)	626 nm	1h 51m
Miami (MIA)	641 nm	1h 53m
Chicago (ORD)	705 nm	2h 2m
Washington DC (IAD)	842 nm	2h 21m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use BTR?: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport's longest paved runway is 7,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at BTR?: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at BTR?: Yes. 1 charter operator list Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport as a home base, including BTR Air Charter. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport?: 2 FBOs serve BTR: Signature Flight Support Baton Rouge and Velocity FBO Network Baton Rouge. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to BTR?: The closest alternate is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), about 48 nm away, followed by Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from BTR to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 55m (221 nm), Dallas about 1h 9m (322 nm), Austin about 1h 11m (338 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.