Houma Terrebonne Airport (HUM)

Houma-Terrebonne Airport, identified by the IATA code HUM and ICAO code KHUM, is a premier general aviation facility and a critical industrial hub located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Situated three miles southeast of central Houma, the airport serves as a vital logistics center for the Gulf of Mexico's oil and gas industry. Its history is deeply rooted in national defense, originally established as Naval Air Station Houma during World War II, and today it stands as a cornerstone of the regional economy, hosting an expansive 1,000-acre industrial park with over 60 commercial tenants. The airport features a robust physical infrastructure designed to support both fixed-wing and heavy rotary-wing operations. It is equipped with two primary concrete runways, including a 6,508-foot main strip (18/36) with a full Instrument Landing System (ILS). The facility is managed by an on-site FAA Level 1 control tower and provides essential services through multiple world-class Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs) such as Apex Jet Center and Simon Aviation Services. These providers offer 24/7 technical support, including Jet-A and 100LL fueling, aircraft maintenance, and well-appointed pilot lounges with specialized rest areas for offshore flight crews. Flight operations at Houma-Terrebonne are dominated by general aviation, corporate charters, and extensive offshore transport services. The airport is a major base for leading helicopter operators like Bristow and PHI, which maintain a constant schedule of crew changes for oil rigs across the Gulf. While there are no scheduled commercial passenger airlines at this location, it remains a bustling hub for executive travel and emergency medical evacuations. Ground transportation is well-supported with on-site rental car agencies and local taxi services, providing efficient access to the city of Houma and the unique cultural landscapes of Louisiana's Cajun Country.