Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (KBTR), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (KBTR) is a towered, Part 139 airport serving the Louisiana capital with on-site CBP inspection services and three paved runways, the longest stretching 7,500 feet. Business aviation accounts for roughly half of the airport's annual operations, and the field's dual long runways plus a shorter crosswind strip support a mix of scheduled air carrier, air taxi, and general aviation traffic.
Runways
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field has three paved runways. The longest, 04L/22R, is 7,500 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 12am, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field recorded 16,907 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KBTR peaks in October, with September and October both running noticeably higher than the January low.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,780 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field averages 24.8 days above 90°F in August, 7.0 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.2°F, and January the coldest, at 62.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiways E and F, between runway 04R-22L and the approach end of runway 31, are not available for scheduled air carrier operations.
Taxiway F, between runway 04R-22L and the approach end of runway 31, narrows to 40 feet wide.
Taxiway E weight restrictions: single-gear aircraft, 44,000 pounds; dual-gear aircraft, 55,000 pounds; dual-tandem gear aircraft, 93,000 pounds.
Pilots can activate the MALSR lighting on runways 22R and 13, and the MALS lighting on runway 31, via CTAF. When the airport traffic control tower is closed, the HIRL lighting on runways 13/31 and 04L/22R is preset to low intensity; pilots can activate it to increase intensity via CTAF. MIRL lighting on runway 04R/22L is not available.
Runway 04R/22L is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
A 7-foot fence stands 200 feet from the runway, offset 406 feet to the left.
A 7-foot fence stands 200 feet from the runway, offset 496 feet to the right.
A 68-foot tree penetrates the obstacle clearance slope at 1,578 feet, offset 516 feet to the right.
Runway 04R/22L and taxiway E appear similar. Use caution when exiting runway 13/31.
Migratory birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport during March, April, September, and October.
PCR VALUE: 700/R/A/W/T
PCR VALUE: 990/F/D/W/T
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, use frequency 121.9 to contact ARFF for emergency requests.
The ramp and taxiway lane adjacent to the commercial air carrier terminal building are limited to commercial air carrier and passenger air taxi aircraft only.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Houston ARTCC.
Free public-use parking for general aviation aircraft is designated in the back row of the south ramp.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field has five airfields within 48 NM. The closest is False River Regional (KHZR), 20.31 NM northwest.
Part of the New Orleans area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBTR
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Frequently asked questions
Does KBTR have on-site customs clearance?
Yes, Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (KBTR) offers CBP inspection services on site, so arriving international flights do not need to divert to another airport for clearance. This is a meaningful advantage for operators running cross-border trips into south Louisiana. The airport is towered and staffed under an ALL / ALL 0500-0000 attendance schedule, which covers most arrival windows. Crews should still coordinate clearance requirements in advance, since on-site availability does not remove standard notification procedures for international arrivals.
What are the runway options at Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field?
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (KBTR) has three paved runways. Runway 04L/22R is 7,500 feet long and 150 feet wide with a concrete surface. Runway 13/31 is 7,005 feet long and also 150 feet wide, surfaced in asphalt. Runway 04R/22L is considerably shorter and narrower at 3,799 feet by 75 feet, and it carries operational restrictions for certain scheduled and non-scheduled passenger carriers, so crews should confirm eligibility before planning to use it.
Is there a weight restriction on taxiway E at KBTR?
Yes, taxiway E at Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (KBTR) carries specific weight limits by gear configuration. Single-gear aircraft are limited to 44,000 pounds, dual-gear aircraft to 55,000 pounds, and dual-tandem gear aircraft to 93,000 pounds. Dispatchers planning operations that route through taxiway E should verify their aircraft's gear configuration and weight against these figures before filing a taxi plan. The restriction applies specifically to taxiway E and not to the airport's runways.
Can Runway 04R/22L at KBTR be used for scheduled air carrier operations?
Runway 04R/22L at Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (KBTR) is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 9 passenger seats, nor for non-scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 30 passenger seats. This runway is also shorter and narrower than the airport's other two runways, at 3,799 feet by 75 feet. Additionally, taxiways E and F between runway 04R-22L and the approach end of runway 31 are not available for scheduled air carrier operations. Operators running larger passenger aircraft should plan on the 04L/22R or 13/31 runways instead.
Is bird activity a seasonal concern at Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field?
Yes, migratory birds are present on and in the vicinity of Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (KBTR) during March, April, September, and October. Crews operating during these months should factor in an elevated bird strike risk, particularly during arrival and departure phases when aircraft are at lower altitudes. This seasonal pattern coincides with periods when the airport also sees higher business aviation traffic, notably in September and October, so pilots should maintain heightened vigilance during those months.