Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN) is a towered, public-use general aviation field in Shreveport, Louisiana, positioned close to Barksdale AFB's Class C airspace. Business aviation accounts for the large majority of its recorded traffic, and the airport sits roughly 109 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, making it a practical option for operators working the Shreveport-Bossier City corridor. Two paved runways and around-the-clock self-service fuel support operations beyond the attended schedule.
Runways
Shreveport Downtown Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 5,017 ft long and 100 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
Shreveport Downtown Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Shreveport Downtown Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), 7 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Shreveport Downtown Airport recorded 3,036 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KDTN builds through the year, running lower in the winter months and peaking in October according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 303 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Shreveport Downtown Airport averages 26.4 days above 90°F in July and 10.1 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.0°F, and January the coldest, at 58.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Shreveport Downtown Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
A 6-foot fence is located 120 feet from the runway end across the approach path; a 15-foot road is located 188 feet from the runway end.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of the runway centerline.
A 15-foot road is located 188 feet from the runway end; the approach slope is 27:1 based on the displaced threshold.
Runway 14 is designated as the calm wind runway.
Wildlife, including deer and birds, is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
All VFR traffic must remain within 1.5 miles northeast through southwest of the center of the airport, due to Shreveport/Barksdale AFB Class C airspace.
100LL is available 24 hours via self-service with credit card.
Jet A is available after hours through 24-hour self-service with credit card.
Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use at the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Shreveport Downtown Airport has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Barksdale AFB (KBAD), 4.73 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway configuration at KDTN?
Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN) operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 14/32 is the longer of the two at 5,017 feet by 100 feet wide, and it serves as the primary runway. Runway 05/23 measures 4,198 feet by 75 feet. Both runways are hard-surfaced and support the business aviation traffic that makes up the majority of operations at this field. Runway 14 is designated as the calm wind runway.
Is fuel available at KDTN outside staffed hours?
KDTN offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with the airport attended daily from 0700 to 2200 local time. Outside those staffed hours, both fuel types remain available through 24-hour self-service dispensing using a credit card. This applies to Jet A specifically after hours, per airport remarks. Dispatchers planning fuel stops at Shreveport Downtown outside the attended window can rely on self-service access rather than needing to coordinate with staff.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KDTN?
Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is located at Shreveport Regional (KSHV), approximately 7.03 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance need to route through that airport rather than Shreveport Downtown. This distance is short enough that it factors into routine trip planning for international arrivals in the area.
What airspace restriction applies to VFR traffic at KDTN?
VFR traffic at Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN) is restricted to remaining within 1.5 miles northeast through southwest of the airport center. This restriction exists because of the adjacent Shreveport / Barksdale AFB Class C airspace. Barksdale AFB itself sits approximately 4.73 nautical miles from KDTN at a bearing of 120 degrees, making the proximity a significant factor in local traffic patterns. Pilots operating VFR near KDTN should account for this boundary when planning arrivals and departures.
What obstructions affect approaches at KDTN?
Approaches at Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN) are affected by close-in obstructions near the runway ends. A 6-foot fence sits 120 feet from the runway end across the approach path, and a 15-foot road is located 188 feet from the runway end. The obstruction clearance slope is calculated at 27:1 based on the displaced threshold. Additionally, the PAPI visual glideslope indicator is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of the runway centerline, a detail crews should factor into approach planning at KDTN.