Airports / Louisiana / NBG
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field.
New Orleans, Louisiana · 2 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lakefront Airport (NEW), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (KNBG / NBG) is a mid-sized airport serving New Orleans, Louisiana. Field elevation is 2 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list NBG as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Lakefront Airport (NEW, 13 nm), Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY, 16 nm), and Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT, 61 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from NBG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NBG to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KNBG
IATA
NBG
FAA / Local
NBG
Elevation
2 ft
Coordinates
29.8253° N · 90.0350° 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
No
Elevation vs LA fields
state range 2–330 ft
At 2 ft, NBG sits lower than 96% of the 27 Louisiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,000 ft
- 04/2210,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/326,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
NBG's 10,000 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmNEWLakefront AirportNew Orleans
- 16nmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportNew Orleans
- 61nmGPTGulfport Biloxi International AirportGulfport
- 68nmBIXKeesler Air Force BaseBiloxi
- 72nmBTRBaton Rouge Metropolitan AirportBaton Rouge
- 84nmMCBMcComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis FieldMcComb
Location
Open the full mapKNBG · New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field · New Orleans, LA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NBG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 273 nm | 1h 2m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 393 nm | 1h 19m |
| Austin (AUS) | 397 nm | 1h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 414 nm | 1h 22m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 558 nm | 1h 42m |
| Miami (MIA) | 571 nm | 1h 44m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 828 nm | 2h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NBG?
- New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field's longest paved runway is 10,000 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 NBG?
- New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NBG?
- The closest alternate is Lakefront Airport (NEW), about 13 nm away, followed by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NBG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 2m (273 nm), Dallas about 1h 19m (393 nm), Austin about 1h 19m (397 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.