Monroe Regional (KMLU), Louisiana
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Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Monroe Regional Airport, KMLU, is a towered, public-use field in Monroe, Louisiana, serving as a Tier 1 business aviation destination with two paved runways and continuous fuel availability including Jet A and 100LL. The airport handles a steady mix of scheduled and business aviation traffic year-round, with FAA TFMSC data for 2025 recording 5,812 business aviation operations against 12,547 total operations at the field.
Runways
Monroe Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 7,504 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Monroe Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Monroe Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), 91 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Monroe Regional recorded 5,812 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, October and December. Business aviation traffic at KMLU is more concentrated in the fall and winter months, with October, December, and March posting the highest monthly counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 544 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Monroe Regional averages 26.3 days above 90°F in July and 11.3 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.6°F, and January the coldest, at 57.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Monroe Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiway E, east of Runway 04/22, is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan under 90 feet. The taxiway C turnaround, between the approach end of Runway 22 and Taxiway C1, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 49 feet. Taxiway C2 is closed.
When the control tower is closed, pilots activate the MALSR lighting for Runways 04 and 22, the HIRL for Runway 04/22, the MIRL for Runway 14/32, and taxiway lights via CTAF. PAPI units on Runways 04, 22, 14, and 32 operate continuously.
Bird activity is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 1120/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 330/R/D/X/T
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Monroe Regional has four airfields within 41 NM. The closest is John H Hooks Jr Memorial, 13.51 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KMLU?
Monroe Regional, identified as KMLU, offers two paved asphalt runways for operations. Runway 04/22 is the longer of the two at 7,504 feet, with a width of 150 feet. Runway 14/32 measures 6,301 feet, also 150 feet wide. Both surfaces support jet traffic, and the longer runway accommodates the majority of business aviation arrivals given its length. The field's maximum paved runway length of 7,504 feet is consistent across the airport's published data.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at Monroe Regional?
Yes, Monroe Regional Airport applies wingspan limits on portions of its taxiway system. Taxiway E, east of Runway 04/22, is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan under 90 feet. The taxiway C turnaround, located between the approach end of Runway 22 and Taxiway C1, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 49 feet. Taxiway C2 is closed entirely. Dispatchers planning arrivals or departures for larger business aircraft should account for these limits when routing on the ground at KMLU.
How does lighting work at KMLU when the tower is closed?
When the air traffic control tower at Monroe Regional is closed, pilots activate airfield lighting themselves. The MALSR approach lighting for Runways 04 and 22, along with the HIRL system for Runway 04/22 and the MIRL system for Runway 14/32, are pilot-controlled via CTAF, as are taxiway lights. PAPI units on Runways 04, 22, 14, and 32 operate continuously regardless of tower status. This setup allows continued operations at KMLU outside towered hours without relying on staffed lighting control.
Is customs available on site at Monroe Regional?
Monroe Regional Airport, KMLU, does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Shreveport Regional, KSHV, located approximately 90.74 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins need to route through that facility or another designated port of entry before or after a stop at KMLU. This distance should be factored into trip planning for any flight requiring a customs clearance near Monroe.
What does business aviation traffic look like at KMLU throughout the year?
Business aviation traffic at Monroe Regional, tracked as cross-border activity by FAA TFMSC data for 2025, shows a pattern concentrated toward the second half of the year. October recorded the highest monthly count at 544 operations, followed by December at 536 and March at 513. February was the lowest month at 375 operations. Annual business aviation operations at KMLU totaled 5,812 against 12,547 total operations, making business traffic a substantial share of the airport's overall activity.