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Natchitoches Regional Airport

The Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER) is located at 450 Wallenberg Drive, just southwest of downtown Natchitoches, Louisiana. Natchitoches Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 121 feet, and offers two runways.  Runway 17/35 measures 5,000 x 150 feet, which is critical to landing larger corporate jets, and is lighted and paved. Runway 7/25 is 4,000 x 100 feet, and is also lighted and paved. The main ramp, fuel pumps, and terminal are midfield, east of Runway 17/35, which is the runway most commonly used.

Tiedowns are free, and hangar space may be available (please call ahead for availability). The Airport provides a full-service mechanic shop that is on call 24 hours a day. Rental cars are available through Enterprise and Hertz, as well as two courtesy cars which may be available.

The main terminal has a shower, kitchenette, wireless Internet, DSL, and a pilot lounge with computerized weather. 100LL and Jet fuel are available from automated fuel pumps 24 hours a day, with full service or assisted service fueling by an on-site attendant during daylight hours.  The airport has a 2,200 gallon Jet-A fuel truck which can fuel aircraft quickly and conveniently, single point, or over the wing. The terminal is staffed dawn to dusk, with 24-hour call out.

The Airport Manager is Larry Cooper. Please call (318) 352-0994 for more information. After hours, or in emergencies, please phone (318) 471-2106 or (318) 471-1456.

The Natchitoches Airport Commission meets at the airport on the third Monday of each month at 5 p.m.  The Commission operates in an advisory capacity and reviews the Airport Operational Manual, all airport projects, and FAA and DOTD requirements. The Airport Manager and Director advise the Commission regarding airport projects and operations. 

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR AIRPORT PROJECTS

The City of Natchitoches, LA/Natchitoches Regional Airport hereby announces its FY 2016-2018 Triennial DBE Goal for
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) airport construction projects as indicated below:

FY 16: No Project

FY 17:  No Project

FY 18:  11.95% DBE Goal
            Seal Coat on RW 7-25

Overall Three-Year DBE Goal FY16-FY18: 11.95%

COMMISSION MEMBERS

Mr. Stanley Salter, Chairman
114 Williams Avenue
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-6446

Mr. Mike Hilton
436 Mr. Ed Lane
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 471-3088

Mr. Gil Gilson 
Capital Outlay and Special Projects Director
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
gilson@nsula.edu

Mr. Jack McCain
106 South Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-8368

Mr. Sam Parker
280 Kayla Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-5029

Mr. Clifford Rice
515 Fairgrounds Road, #44
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 527-1156

Mr. James Maxey
143 Shamard Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1438

Larry Cooper, Airport Manager

Edd Lee, Airport Director

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