Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN)
🇺🇸 Shreveport, United States of America
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Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN) operates as Louisiana's largest general aviation airport, serving the Caddo Parish portion of Shreveport for more than 80 years and basing over 350 aircraft, making it the largest community airport in a five-state area. Positioned closer to downtown Shreveport than the commercial Shreveport Regional Airport and uniquely surrounded on three sides by the Red River, the facility features two runways (5,018 and 3,200 feet) with plans to extend the crosswind runway 5/23 to 5,000-5,500 feet to accommodate greater aircraft diversity.
The airport houses approximately 120 hangars with roughly half serving a robust business aviation community, plus recreational pilots, aircraft rental operations, charter services, and maintenance infrastructure supporting flight schools for Louisiana Tech University and LeTourneau University. Tubreaux Aviation serves as the primary Fixed Base Operator, while the facility uniquely features one of the few remaining general aviation airports with an on-field aerobatic 'box' serving aerobatic pilots, all operating under complex airspace shared with Shreveport Regional Airport and Barksdale Air Force Base.
Operational considerations include frequent B-52 Stratofortress overflights from nearby Barksdale AFB, Red River proximity that historically limited expansion but creates unique scenic approaches, and the airport's role as a vital hub for business aviation serving Louisiana's third-largest city. The facility supports diverse aviation activities from flight training to corporate operations while maintaining its character as a community-focused general aviation destination in the heart of northwest Louisiana's Red River region.
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Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN) is a premier general aviation facility located in the heart of Shreveport, Louisiana, uniquely surrounded on three sides by the Red River. For travelers connecting through DTN, the most important tip is its prime location; the terminal is just across the river from the city's major casinos and the Shreveport Convention Center. It is important to understand that DTN hosts no scheduled commercial airline services. For most visitors, the primary commercial 'connection' to the region is made by flying into Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), located about 10 miles to the southwest, and then completing the journey via rental car or private shuttle.
If you are flying privately into DTN, the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO), Tubreaux Aviation, provides comprehensive support, including professional ground handling and rental car coordination. Ground transportation is well-supported; rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are active in Shreveport and can be summoned directly to the terminal for a 5-minute ride into the city center. There is no direct public transit service to the airfield.
The terminal features a professional pilot's lounge with Wi-Fi and restrooms. Because the airport is situated in a high-traffic urban area near Barksdale Air Force Base, pilots should be particularly mindful of military traffic and noise abatement procedures. For those visiting the riverfront entertainment district or conducting business in the Caddo Parish corridor, DTN offers an exceptionally efficient and low-traffic entry point compared to larger commercial hubs.
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• Louisiana's largest general aviation airport at this airport.
• Surrounded on 3 sides by Red River at this airport.
• On-field aerobatic box for aerobatic pilots at this airport.
• Nearby Barksdale AFB with B-52 overflights at this airport.
• Downtown location near casinos and conventions at this airport.
Quick Facts
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: June 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources