New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (KNBG)
Medium airport · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNBG |
| IATA | NBG |
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°49'31" W 90°2'6" 29.82530, -90.03500 |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field at a glance
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field is a medium airport in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as NBG. The field elevation of 2 ft (1 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNBG 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 — 04/22 — offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of asp 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 KNBG 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 New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakefront Airport | KNEW | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | KMSY | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | KGPT | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Keesler Air Force Base | KBIX | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | KBTR | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2 ft field elevation of New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field 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 New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
What is the ICAO code of New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field?
The ICAO identifier of New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field is KNBG, and its IATA code is NBG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field above sea level?
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field sits at an elevation of 2 feet (1 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field located?
The airport lies at 29.8253, -90.0350 — in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lakefront Airport, about 24 km away.
Does KNBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNBG 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 New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field?
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.