False River Regional (KHZR), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
False River Regional (KHZR) is a public-use, non-towered airport in New Roads, Louisiana, handling low business aviation traffic. The field offers 100LL only, with a single paved runway serving general aviation operations.
Runways
False River Regional has one paved runway, 18/36, 5,003 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
False River Regional has 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
False River Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (KBTR), 20 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
False River Regional recorded 303 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and December. Business aviation traffic at KHZR is lower in the winter months of January and February and picks up through spring and again in December, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 37 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
False River Regional averages 23.5 days above 90°F in July, 7.2 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.4°F, and January the coldest, at 61.1°F.
Weather station is 5.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
False River Regional has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The REIL for runway 18 is pilot-activated on 122.8. Runway 18/36 has MIRL, and runway 36 has ODALS preset to low intensity, adjustable to higher intensity, also on 122.8.
Runway surface condition is not reported from 2100-1300 Monday through Friday, and from 0500-0459 on weekends and holidays.
Fuel is available 24 hours via self-service with credit card.
A dual lighting system is in effect indefinitely due to testing of LED MIRL and taxiway lights.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
For public parking, contact the airport manager.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
False River Regional has five airfields within 42 NM. The closest is Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (KBTR), 20.31 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHZR
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Frequently asked questions
Is jet fuel available at KHZR?
False River Regional does not stock Jet A. The field carries 100LL only, available on a 24-hour self-service basis with credit card according to airport remarks.
Does KHZR have customs service on site?
False River Regional has no customs data on file for on-site clearance. The nearest customs facility is KBTR, about 20.31 nautical miles away.
What is the runway length at False River Regional (KHZR)?
False River Regional Airport has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 5,003 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface, matching the field's max paved length.