Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)
Medium airport · Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Monroe Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMLU |
| IATA | MLU |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°30'39" W 92°2'16" 32.51090, -92.03770 |
| Location | Monroe, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,504 ft (2287 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,301 ft (1921 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Monroe Regional Airport at a glance
Monroe Regional Airport is a medium airport in Monroe, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as MLU. The field elevation of 79 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMLU 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 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,504 ft (2287 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMLU 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 Monroe Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field | KELD | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport | KESF | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Monticello Municipal Ellis Field | KLLQ | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Alexandria International Airport | KAEX | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Mid Delta Regional Airport | KGLH | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Monroe Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 79 ft field elevation of Monroe 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 Monroe Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Monroe Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Monroe Regional Airport is KMLU, and its IATA code is MLU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Monroe Regional Airport above sea level?
Monroe Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Monroe Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.5109, -92.0377 — in Monroe, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field, about 107 km away.
Does KMLU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMLU 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 Monroe Regional Airport?
Monroe Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,504 ft (2287 m) with a PEM surface.