Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional (KAPS), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Port Of South Louisiana Executive Regional (KAPS) serves the Reserve, Louisiana area with a single paved runway and no air traffic control tower, positioning it as a regional option for business aviation traffic near New Orleans. The field sits close to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, which handles the nearest customs clearance, and is surrounded by several other regional airports within a 30-nautical-mile radius. Attendance follows a set weekly schedule, and the airport supports both piston and turbine fuel needs for transient operators.
Runways
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,151 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (KMSY), 18 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional recorded 376 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. Business aviation traffic at KAPS is concentrated in February, which recorded more than double the operations of most other months in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 72 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional averages 22.4 days above 90°F in July and 5.2 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.6°F, and January the coldest, at 62.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Ultralight aircraft activity.
For clearance delivery, contact New Orleans Approach.
Runway end identifier lights are installed on runway 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 17/35 and are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, activate on CTAF.
The approach slope is 22:1 to the displaced threshold.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Transient general aviation customers not requiring FBO service should park north of the white line.
Taxiway A is unlit.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (KMSY), 17.75 NM east.
Part of the New Orleans area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KAPS
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KAPS offer for business jet arrivals?
Port Of South Louisiana Executive Regional operates a single asphalt runway, 17/35, measuring 5,151 feet long and 75 feet wide. That length accommodates most light and midsize business jets under normal conditions. The field has no tower, so arrivals and departures are coordinated on CTAF. Pilots should note the runway lighting is pilot-controlled and preset to low intensity.
Is customs clearance available on-site at KAPS?
Port Of South Louisiana Executive Regional does not have customs on-site. The nearest customs clearance facility is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, located about 17.75 nautical miles away. Operators requiring international clearance should plan to route through that airport instead. Coordination for clearance delivery at KAPS is handled through New Orleans Approach according to airport remarks.
What fuel types are available at KAPS?
Port Of South Louisiana Executive Regional stocks 100LL and Jet A fuel, including the A+ grade. This covers both piston and turbine business aircraft operating through the field. The airport is attended Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1700 and on weekends from 0700 to 1200. Fuel service outside those hours is not indicated in airport data.
How busy is business aviation traffic at KAPS?
KAPS recorded 376 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 580 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic is uneven through the year, with February showing the highest monthly count at 72 operations and May and June among the lowest. This places KAPS in a moderate-traffic category relative to other regional business aviation airports. Dispatchers should expect variable slot availability depending on the month.