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Houma Terrebonne Airport

HUM · KHUM · Houma, LA · 10 ft elevation · var 1E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KHUM / HUM
Coordinates
29.5665, -90.6604
Elevation
10 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
NEW ORLEANS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
DE RIDDER
NOTAM facility
HUM
Attendance
ALL 0600-1900
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 SE

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:36 AM10:36Z
Sunrise06:03 AM11:03Z
Sunset08:06 PM01:06Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:33 PM01:33Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:33 PM → 05:36 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:06 PM → 05:03 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 18; REIL RWY 12, 30 & 36; MIRL RWY 12/30 & 18/36 - CTAF. on 125.3Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 12: 2-light PAPI (left) · 30: 2-light PAPI (left) · 18: 2-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 36: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

12TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 12 · 124°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
125.3

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 12/30

4,999 ft × 185 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 50k, Double wheel 70k, Dual tandem 137k.

12
Heading
124° mag · 125° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 51 ft, 1,353 ft from threshold, 178 ft R of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear
30
Heading
304° mag · 305° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 18/36

6,509 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 116k, Double wheel 224k, Dual tandem 406k, Double dual tandem 907k.

18
Heading
179° mag · 180° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (HUM) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 77 ft, 3,164 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 38:1 slope to clear
36
Heading
359° mag · 0° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 54 ft, 2,114 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 35:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D118.9NEW ORLEANS APP/DEP
ATIS120.25
CLD118.35CLNC DEL
CTAF125.3
GND121.8
TWR125.3
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
TBD · TibbyVORTAC112.00r122° / 10.6 NM
RQR · ReserveVOR-DME110.80r185° / 31.5 NM
LEV · LeevilleVORTAC113.50r307° / 37.4 NM
HRV · HarveyVORTAC114.10r242° / 38.3 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction

Ownership & management

Owner
HOUMA-TERREBONNE AIRPORT CMSN
10264 EAST MAIN ST, HOUMA, LA
985-872-4646
Manager
ED JARVIS
10264 EAST MAIN ST, HOUMA, LA
985-872-4646

Remarks FAA

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT. NUMEROUS BIRDS 500 FT AGL & BLO 2.8 NM SSW AER 36; AVOIDANCE ADVISED.
  • RY 12/30 SFC SKID RESISTANCE FAIR WHEN WET
  • EXTENSIVE HELICOPTER OPNS SOUTH THRU WEST OF ARPT.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC MSY APCH AT 504-471-4350 OR 118.9.
  • CTC APRT MGR FOR DSGND RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE.
  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 18; REIL RWY 12, 30 & 36; MIRL RWY 12/30 & 18/36 - CTAF.
  • CITY OF HOUMA AND TERREBONNE PARISH.
  • FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KHUM in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KHUM

Houma Terrebonne Airport (HUM · KHUM) is an airport in Houma, LA, at 10 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,509 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHUM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KHUM have a control tower?

Yes. Houma Terrebonne Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KHUM?

Houma Terrebonne Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,509 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KHUM?

Houma Terrebonne Airport is in Houma, LA, at an elevation of 10 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5665, -90.6604.

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