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
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:06 PM | 01:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
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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 125.3 — Chart 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
- 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)- 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
- 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)- 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
- 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
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,999 ft | |
| 18/36 | 6,509 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 118.9 | NEW ORLEANS APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 120.25 | |
| CLD | 118.35 | CLNC DEL |
| CTAF | 125.3 | |
| GND | 121.8 | |
| TWR | 125.3 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD · Tibby | VORTAC | 112.00 | r122° / 10.6 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r185° / 31.5 NM |
| LEV · Leeville | VORTAC | 113.50 | r307° / 37.4 NM |
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 | r242° / 38.3 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
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
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.
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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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