Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR)
Medium airport · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBTR |
| IATA | BTR |
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°31'60" W 91°8'59" 30.53320, -91.14960 |
| Location | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 3,799 ft (1158 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,005 ft (2135 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport at a glance
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is a medium airport in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as BTR. The field elevation of 70 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBTR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 04L/22R — offers 7,500 ft (2286 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04L points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBTR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Regional Airport | KLFT | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Acadiana Regional Airport | KARA | 89 km (48 NM) |
| McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field | KMCB | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | KMSY | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Lakefront Airport | KNEW | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 70 ft field elevation of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is KBTR, and its IATA code is BTR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport above sea level?
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport sits at an elevation of 70 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.5332, -91.1496 — in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lafayette Regional Airport, about 88 km away.
Does KBTR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBTR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport?
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 04L/22R, measures 7,500 ft (2286 m) with a CON surface.