Airports / Louisiana / MLU
Monroe Regional Airport.
Monroe, Louisiana · 79 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
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Operators based
79
Elevation ft
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
58 nm
To the nearest alternate
South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD).
Overview
Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU / MLU) sits in Monroe, Louisiana, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 79 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: JPS Aviation LLC bases aircraft at MLU. Useful alternates include South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD, 58 nm), Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF, 68 nm), and Monticello Municipal Ellis Field (KLLQ, 69 nm). MLU offers 2 runways, the longest 7,504-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MLU vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MLU, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KMLU. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Avflight Monroe
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 06:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 06:00-20:00
- Unicom 130.575
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
DaveAir FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sat 08:00-17:00 (fuel 06:00-18:00 daily)
- Unicom 122.95
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KMLU
IATA
MLU
FAA / Local
MLU
Elevation
79 ft
Coordinates
32.5109° N · 92.0377° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs LA fields
state range 2–330 ft
At 79 ft, MLU sits higher than 56% of the 27 Louisiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,504 ft
- 04/227,504 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/326,301 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,504 ft
MLU's 7,504 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
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 58nmELDSouth Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin FieldEl Dorado
- 68nmESFEsler Army Airfield / Esler Regional AirportAlexandria
- 69nmKLLQMonticello Municipal Ellis FieldMonticello
- 76nmAEXAlexandria International AirportAlexandria
- 79nmGLHMid Delta Regional AirportGreenville
- 82nmBADBarksdale Air Force BaseBossier City
Location
Open the full mapKMLU · Monroe Regional Airport · Monroe, LA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MLU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 239 nm | 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 244 nm | 58m |
| Austin (AUS) | 320 nm | 1h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 343 nm | 1h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 602 nm | 1h 48m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 714 nm | 2h 4m |
| Miami (MIA) | 735 nm | 2h 7m |
| Denver (DEN) | 754 nm | 2h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MLU?
- Monroe Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 7,504 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 MLU?
- Monroe Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,504 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MLU?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Monroe Regional Airport as a home base, including JPS Aviation LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Monroe Regional Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve MLU: Avflight Monroe and DaveAir FBO. 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 MLU?
- The closest alternate is South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD), about 58 nm away, followed by Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MLU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 57m (239 nm), Dallas about 58m (244 nm), Austin about 1h 9m (320 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.