4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It’s clean, updated, and has a touch of personality you don’t always see in smaller airports.”
Bayou Chic5★ on Google
Airports / Louisiana / SHV
Medium airport · SHV
Shreveport Regional Airport.
Shreveport, Louisiana · 258 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
1,372 ratings
2
Operators based
258
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Shreveport, LouisianaELEV 258 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
1,372
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
258
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Shreveport, Louisiana, Shreveport Regional Airport (KSHV / SHV) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 258 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Metro Aviation, Inc. and Tubreaux Aviation are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD, 9 nm), East Texas Regional Airport (GGG, 45 nm), and Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) (TXK, 61 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,348-foot paved runway, SHV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SHV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Shreveport.
2 FBOs serve KSHV. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Shreveport
Your FBO? Claim it, freeA gem in the Ark-La-Tex region, Shreveport is known for having the best southern food in Louisiana and a great mix of arts, music, nature, and culture to enjoy. After a day of fishing at the Cypress Black Bayou, stop by Herby K’s, the city’s oldest and most famous restaurant, for a Shrimp Buster po’boy before zip-lining over alligators at Gators & Friends Adventure Park for an adrenaline rush.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.07
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Taxi
- +19 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Tubreaux FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- 7am to 7pm, Monday-Sunday, Holiday hours may vary
- Executive lounge
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Fuel
- Catering
- GPU
- Pilots lounge
- Crew car
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall, it was a smooth, uneventful, and pleasantly stylish arrival into Shreveport — a nice first impression.”
Bayou Chic5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It gives the space this fresh, modern, almost‑renovated vibe — like somebody said, “Let’s make this little airport feel welcoming,” and actually meant it.”
Bayou Chic5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Shreveport Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSHV
IATA
SHV
FAA / Local
SHV
Elevation
258 ft
Coordinates
32.4466° N · 93.8256° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs LA fields
state range 2–330 ft
At 258 ft, SHV sits higher than 85% of the 27 Louisiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,348 ft
- 14/328,348 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/247,003 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,348 ft
SHV's 8,348 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 operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmBADBarksdale Air Force BaseBossier City
- 45nmGGGEast Texas Regional AirportLongview
- 61nmTXKTexarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field)Texarkana
- 69nmELDSouth Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin FieldEl Dorado
- 80nmTYRTyler Pounds Regional AirportTyler
- 87nmLFKAngelina County AirportLufkin
Location
Open the full mapKSHV · Shreveport Regional Airport · Shreveport, LA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SHV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 155 nm | 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 184 nm | 50m |
| Austin (AUS) | 239 nm | 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 418 nm | 1h 22m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 638 nm | 1h 53m |
| Denver (DEN) | 688 nm | 2h 0m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 753 nm | 2h 9m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 767 nm | 2h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SHV?
- Shreveport Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 8,348 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 SHV?
- Shreveport Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,348 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SHV?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Shreveport Regional Airport as a home base, including Metro Aviation, Inc., Tubreaux Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Shreveport Regional Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve SHV: Signature Flight Support Shreveport and Tubreaux 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 SHV?
- The closest alternate is Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD), about 9 nm away, followed by East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SHV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 57m (239 nm), Nashville about 1h 22m (418 nm), Chicago about 1h 53m (638 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.