Minden Airport (KMNE), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Minden Airport (KMNE) is a public-use, non-towered field in Minden, Louisiana, sitting at 278 feet elevation with a single asphalt runway. Business aviation traffic recorded by the FAA in 2025 totaled 263 operations, placing the field in a modest tier of regional activity. The airport lies within reach of several other facilities in the area, including Barksdale AFB and Shreveport Regional, and it does not host customs service on site, with the nearest customs point of entry at Shreveport Regional (KSHV).
Runways
Minden Airport has one paved runway, 01/19, 5,004 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Minden Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Minden Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), 29 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Minden Airport recorded 263 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KMNE builds through the year, with September, July, and August recording the highest monthly operations while February and October see the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 37 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Minden Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Medium intensity runway lights for runway 01/19 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A ground communication outlet (GCO) is available on frequency 135.075 through Barksdale RAPCON.
For clearance delivery, if unable via the ground communication outlet, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use at the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Minden Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Barksdale AFB (KBAD), 20.37 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMNE
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Frequently asked questions
Does KMNE have customs on site?
KMNE does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Shreveport Regional Airport (KSHV), located about 29 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KSHV rather than Minden. No customs type or onsite designation is listed for Minden itself.
What runway is available at Minden Airport (KMNE)?
Minden Airport (KMNE) has a single paved runway, 01/19, measuring 5,004 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface, matching the max_paved_ft figure for the field. There is no parallel or crosswind runway listed in the data.
What fuel is available at KMNE?
KMNE offers 100LL and A+ fuel, with Jet A also confirmed available on the field. Fuel service aligns with the airport's attendance schedule, which runs all days from 0800 to 1800 local time. Operators arriving outside those hours should plan fuel needs accordingly.
Is there designated ramp space for public use at Minden Airport?
Designated ramp space for public use exists at Minden Airport, but arrangements go through the airport manager rather than being available on demand. Operators planning to use this space should contact airport management ahead of arrival. This coordination requirement applies specifically to the public-use ramp area at KMNE, not to all parking on the field.