Flying in Shreveport, LA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Shreveport — the nearest is Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 14h 08m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 52m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Shreveport
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Shreveport Downtown Airport
Barksdale Air Force Base
Shreveport Regional Airport
Harrison County Airport
Springhill Airport
Hall Miller Municipal Airport
East Texas Regional Airport
Magnolia Municipal Airport / Ralph C Weiser Field
Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field)
Natchitoches Regional Airport
Ruston Regional Airport
Rusk County Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:56–19:04 | 14h 08m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:04–16:56 | 9h 52m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 24°C / 75°F | 13.6°C / 56°F | 21 km/h | 38% |
| Summer | 34°C / 93°F | 24.3°C / 76°F | 16 km/h | 31% |
| Autumn | 25.5°C / 78°F | 15.2°C / 59°F | 16 km/h | 23% |
| Winter | 15.7°C / 60°F | 5.9°C / 43°F | 20 km/h | 34% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Shreveport, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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