Shreveport Regional Airport (KSHV)
Medium airport · Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Shreveport Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSHV |
| IATA | SHV |
| Elevation | 258 ft (79 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°26'41" W 93°49'36" 32.44475, -93.82674 |
| Location | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,003 ft (2135 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 8,348 ft (2544 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shreveport Regional Airport at a glance
Shreveport Regional Airport is a medium airport in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as SHV. The field elevation of 258 ft (79 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSHV 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 — 14/32 — offers 8,348 ft (2544 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSHV 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 Shreveport Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barksdale Air Force Base | KBAD | 17 km (9 NM) |
| East Texas Regional Airport | KGGG | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) | KTXK | 113 km (61 NM) |
| South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field | KELD | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Tyler Pounds Regional Airport | KTYR | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shreveport Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 258 ft field elevation of Shreveport 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 Shreveport Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shreveport Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shreveport Regional Airport is KSHV, and its IATA code is SHV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shreveport Regional Airport above sea level?
Shreveport Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 258 feet (79 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shreveport Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.4447, -93.8267 — in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Barksdale Air Force Base, about 17 km away.
Does KSHV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSHV 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 Shreveport Regional Airport?
Shreveport Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,348 ft (2544 m) with a ASP surface.