Hammond Northshore Regional (KHDC), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hammond Northshore Regional (KHDC) is a towered public-use airport in Hammond, Louisiana, sitting roughly 30.5 nautical miles from the New Orleans metro area. The field handles a business aviation-heavy traffic mix, with 8,421 of its 10,145 annual operations attributed to bizav activity according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Two paved runways, including one exceeding 6,500 feet, support a range of turbine aircraft, and the field stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel.
Runways
Hammond Northshore Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 6,502 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hammond Northshore Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hammond Northshore Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (KMSY), 33 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hammond Northshore Regional recorded 8,421 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February and November. Business aviation traffic at KHDC is concentrated more heavily in winter and late fall, with February and November posting the highest monthly operation counts and July the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 858 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hammond Northshore Regional averages 24.3 days above 90°F in August and 10.0 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.8°F, and January the coldest, at 61.5°F.
Weather station is 2.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hammond Northshore Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For customs clearance when the control tower is closed, contact MSY Approach or use frequency 119.3.
Pilots conducting EFVS operations should be aware that an LED approach lighting system is in use on runway 18.
The MALSR lighting system is activated for runway 18. REIL lighting is installed for runways 13, 31, and 36. MIRL lighting serves runway 13/31 and 18/36. Lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. To increase intensity, use CTAF.
The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 26:1.
Birds, deer, and coyotes are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Military and government aircraft are serviced at the northwest apron at the FBO.
Caution: taxiway D is unmarked and unlit.
Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hammond Northshore Regional has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Saint Tammany Regional, 22.69 NM east.
Part of the New Orleans area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHDC
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KHDC?
Hammond Northshore Regional operates two paved runways. Runway 13/31 is the longer of the two at 6,502 feet, with an asphalt-concrete surface and a width of 100 feet. Runway 18/36 measures 5,001 feet long and 150 feet wide, surfaced in concrete. Both runways support the jet and turboprop traffic that makes up the majority of operations at KHDC. The airport is towered, with attendance scheduled from 0600 to 2000 on weekdays and 0800 to 1800 on weekends.
Is fuel available at Hammond Northshore Regional?
Hammond Northshore Regional stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is towered and attended daily, with hours running 0600 to 2000 Monday through Friday and 0800 to 1800 on weekends. Military and government aircraft are serviced at the northwest apron at the field's FBO. Pilots seeking ramp space for public use should contact the airport manager directly, since designated space is arranged rather than open on demand.
Does KHDC have customs clearance onsite?
KHDC does not have customs onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KMSY, located approximately 32.79 nautical miles away. Pilots requiring customs clearance when the control tower is closed should contact MSY Approach, or use frequency 119.3, per the airport's own remarks. Flight planning into Hammond Northshore Regional should account for this offsite customs arrangement rather than assuming clearance capability at the field itself.
What wildlife hazards are noted at Hammond Northshore Regional?
Hammond Northshore Regional reports birds, deer, and coyotes both on the airport and in its vicinity. This is a standing operational caution for crews operating at KHDC, particularly during low-visibility approaches or night operations when wildlife is harder to spot. Taxiway D is also called out as unmarked and unlit, adding a second ground-movement caution alongside the wildlife notice. Crews should brief both hazards before arrival or departure at this field.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at KHDC?
Business aviation traffic at Hammond Northshore Regional shows clear month-to-month variation, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. February is the busiest month at 858 operations, followed by November at 824. July is the slowest month at 555 operations, with August close behind at 591. Traffic at KHDC is concentrated more heavily in the winter and late-fall months than in mid-summer, a pattern dispatchers can use when anticipating ramp and tower congestion.