Houma-Terrebonne Airport (KHUM), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Houma-Terrebonne Airport, KHUM, is a towered public-use field in Houma, Louisiana, sitting roughly 38 nautical miles from the New Orleans metro area and supporting a business aviation traffic base tied closely to offshore energy operations in the Gulf. The airport logged 4,541 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with 3,138 of those classified as business aviation activity, placing it in Skystar's top operational tier for documentation and traffic volume. Two paved concrete runways, onsite CBP inspection services, and 24-hour credit-card fuel availability make it a practical stop for operators working the coastal Louisiana corridor.
Runways
Houma-Terrebonne Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 6,509 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
Houma-Terrebonne Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Houma-Terrebonne Airport 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
Houma-Terrebonne Airport recorded 3,138 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. Business aviation traffic at KHUM is concentrated with a notable peak in February, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 454 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 8.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Houma-Terrebonne Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Numerous birds operate at and below 500 feet AGL within 2.8 nautical miles southwest of the approach end of runway 36; avoidance is advised.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, contact New Orleans approach control for clearance delivery, or use frequency 118.9.
The MALSR lighting system is activated on runway 18. REIL lighting serves runways 12, 30, and 36. MIRL lighting serves runways 12/30 and 18/36, controlled via CTAF.
Runway 12/30 surface skid resistance is rated fair when wet.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Extensive helicopter operations occur to the south through west of the airport.
Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Houma-Terrebonne Airport has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr (KGAO), 22.18 NM east.
Part of the New Orleans area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHUM
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway configuration at KHUM?
Houma-Terrebonne Airport operates two paved concrete runways. Runway 18/36 is the longer of the pair at 6,509 feet with a width of 150 feet. Runway 12/30 measures 4,999 feet long and 185 feet wide, making it one of the widest runways in the region. Both surfaces support jet traffic, and the airport is towered with lighting on all runway ends. Dispatchers planning into KHUM should note the width difference between the two runways when selecting an approach.
Is fuel available at Houma-Terrebonne Airport?
Houma-Terrebonne Airport, KHUM, stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card, according to airport remarks. The field also carries an attendance schedule covering all days from 0600 to 1900 local time. Crews arriving outside those hours should still be able to fuel using the card-activated system. This makes KHUM a workable stop for operators needing round-the-clock fuel access along the Louisiana coast.
Does KHUM have customs and border clearance capability?
Yes, Houma-Terrebonne Airport has customs service onsite, with CBP inspection services available directly at the field. This means aircraft arriving from international destinations do not need to divert to a separate customs airport for clearance. The airport is public use and towered, which supports coordination of international arrivals. Dispatchers should still confirm current CBP procedures and any advance notice requirements before planning a border-crossing arrival into KHUM.
What wildlife or traffic hazards should pilots know about at Houma-Terrebonne Airport?
Houma-Terrebonne Airport, KHUM, reports numerous birds at and below 500 feet AGL within 2.8 nautical miles southwest of the approach end of runway 36, and avoidance is advised. Separately, the airport sees extensive helicopter operations to the south and west of the field, reflecting the regional offshore support traffic typical of this part of Louisiana. Pilots operating in the traffic pattern should factor both the bird activity near runway 36 and the helicopter movements into their situational awareness. These are established local hazards rather than occasional events.
How should pilots handle clearance delivery when the tower is closed at KHUM?
When the air traffic control tower at Houma-Terrebonne Airport is closed, pilots needing clearance delivery should contact New Orleans approach control or use frequency 118.9. This procedure applies specifically during hours the tower is not staffed at KHUM. Pilots should also be aware that runway 12/30 has fair skid resistance when wet, which is a factor worth weighing during clearance and runway selection planning in wet conditions. Ramp space for public use requires coordination with the airport manager rather than being available on demand.