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Shreveport Regional Airport

SHV · KSHV · Shreveport, LA · 258 ft elevation · var 2E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSHV / SHV
Coordinates
32.4447, -93.8267
Elevation
258 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
DE RIDDER
NOTAM facility
SHV
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1952/08
Distance from city
4 SW

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:40 AM10:40Z
Sunrise06:08 AM11:08Z
Sunset08:26 PM01:26Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:54 PM01:54Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:54 PM → 05:40 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:26 PM → 05:08 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 4-light PAPI (left) · 24: 4-light PAPI (left) · 14: 4-light PAPI (right) + ALSF2 · 32: MALSR.

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

Traffic pattern

06TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 06 · 059°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.95

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 06/24

7,003 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 218k, Dual tandem 370k.

06
Heading
059° mag · 61° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Instrument landing
LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (MWP)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 77 ft, 2,000 ft from threshold, 300 ft R of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear
24
Heading
239° mag · 241° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 111 ft, 3,800 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 32:1 slope to clear

Runway 14/32

8,348 ft × 200 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 218k, Dual tandem 370k.

14
Heading
141° mag · 143° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT II · LOC 110.7 (SHV) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
32
Heading
321° mag · 323° true
Markings
precision
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (FOG) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Rr, 32 ft, 920 ft from threshold, 600 ft R of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
373 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.9APP/DEP
ATIS128.45
CLD124.65CLNC DEL
GND121.9
TWR121.4
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
DTN · DowntownVOR108.60r210° / 7.2 NM
BAD · BarksdaleTACAN115.80r241° / 8.8 NM
EMG · Elm GroveVORTAC111.20r276° / 12 NM
EIC · BelcherVORTAC117.40r175° / 19.6 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF SHREVEPORT
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA
318-673-5050
Manager
LARRY BLACKWELL
5103 HOLLYWOOD AVE SUITE 300, SHREVEPORT, LA
318-673-5370

Remarks FAA

  • FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL MON-FRI 0800-1700; OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT CALL 318-635-7873 OR 800-973-2867.
  • BIRD ACTIVITY INVOF ARPT.
  • SFC COND NOT MNT DLY 0700-1100
  • LNDG FEE FOR ALL COMMERCIAL TFC.
  • PCR VALUE: 542/F/B/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 542/F/B/X/T
  • APCH RATIO 40:1 FM DSPLCD THR.

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 KSHV 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 KSHV

Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV · KSHV) is an airport in Shreveport, LA, at 258 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,348 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSHV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSHV have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KSHV?

Shreveport Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 8,348 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSHV?

Shreveport Regional Airport is in Shreveport, LA, at an elevation of 258 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.4447, -93.8267.

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