Beauregard Regional Airport (KDRI)
Medium airport · DeRidder, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Beauregard Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDRI |
| IATA | DRI |
| Elevation | 202 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°49'54" W 93°20'24" 30.83170, -93.33990 |
| Location | DeRidder, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,218 ft (1286 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
| 18/36 | 5,494 ft (1675 m) | 100 ft | PEM | Yes |
Beauregard Regional Airport at a glance
Beauregard Regional Airport is a medium airport in DeRidder, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as DRI. The field elevation of 202 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDRI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 5,494 ft (1675 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDRI 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 Beauregard Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Polk Army Air Field | KPOE | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Lake Charles Regional Airport | KLCH | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Alexandria International Airport | KAEX | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport | KESF | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Jack Brooks Regional Airport | KBPT | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Beauregard Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 202 ft field elevation of Beauregard Regional 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 Beauregard Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Beauregard Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Beauregard Regional Airport is KDRI, and its IATA code is DRI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Beauregard Regional Airport above sea level?
Beauregard Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 202 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Beauregard Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.8317, -93.3399 — in DeRidder, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Polk Army Air Field, about 28 km away.
Does KDRI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDRI 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 Beauregard Regional Airport?
Beauregard Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,494 ft (1675 m) with a PEM surface.