Airport Overview
Shreveport Regional Airport (KSHV/SHV) is the primary commercial and general-aviation gateway for northwest Louisiana's Ark-La-Tex region, owned and operated by the City of Shreveport through the Shreveport Airport Authority. Sitting at 258 feet MSL about 5 miles southwest of downtown, it combines airline service with a robust business-aviation operation and an adjacent 800-acre industrial park (AeroPark).
Runway Capability
With a primary runway of roughly 8,350 feet and a 6,200-foot crosswind runway, both grooved and well-maintained, SHV handles everything from light jets to heavy, ultra-long-range aircraft. The long primary runway and modest field elevation give operators ample margin for full-fuel, hot-day departures to coast-to-coast and international destinations.
FBO & Ground Services
Signature Aviation is the on-field FBO, having opened a new multi-million-dollar facility in 2024. It provides Jet-A, hangar and ramp space, ground handling, and passenger and crew services. As the single fixed-base operator, Signature coordinates all transient business-jet handling at the field.
Customs & International Operations
Shreveport Regional is a designated U.S. Customs port of entry with an on-field CBP office, so international charter flights can clear customs directly at SHV rather than diverting to a coastal gateway. Operators should still file eAPIS and arrange CBP in advance. Signature Aviation assists with international arrival coordination.
Regional Context
Northwest Louisiana's aviation activity is shaped by the energy sector, the Barksdale Air Force Base presence just east in Bossier City, and casino and corporate traffic. SHV serves as the region's jet hub, with popular private routes to Houston, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (including Addison), and other Gulf-region business centers.
Weather & Seasonal Planning
Shreveport's humid subtropical climate brings warm, humid summers and frequent afternoon convective thunderstorms, often peaking between early afternoon and early evening. Morning departures generally offer the smoothest, clearest conditions. Gulf moisture can produce low-ceiling IFR mornings, and the cooler months provide the most reliable flying weather. Winter de-icing is occasionally required but infrequent.