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Monroe Regional Airport

Monroe, United States · North America

A quiet one-hall City of Monroe field with cheap long-term parking, a leftover Tailwind grill, and no passenger lounge — useful for ATL and DFW connections if you confirm the live board.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.6
Comfort & amenities7.2
Food & retail6.6
Ground access7.6
Reliability8.3
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Monroe Regional Airport

Monroe, United States · North America

A quiet one-hall City of Monroe field with cheap long-term parking, a leftover Tailwind grill, and no passenger lounge — useful for ATL and DFW connections if you confirm the live board.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.6
Comfort & amenities7.2
Food & retail6.6
Ground access7.6
Reliability8.3
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Monroe Regional Airport

Monroe, United States · North America

A quiet one-hall City of Monroe field with cheap long-term parking, a leftover Tailwind grill, and no passenger lounge — useful for ATL and DFW connections if you confirm the live board.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.6
Comfort & amenities7.2
Food & retail6.6
Ground access7.6
Reliability8.3
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Birthplace of Delta Air Lines sign at Monroe Regional Airport in Monroe, Louisiana

American Eagle Embraer ERJ 145 on the ramp at Monroe Regional Airport

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Monroe Regional Airport

Monroe, United States · North America

A quiet one-hall City of Monroe field with cheap long-term parking, a leftover Tailwind grill, and no passenger lounge — useful for ATL and DFW connections if you confirm the live board.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.6
Comfort & amenities7.2
Food & retail6.6
Ground access7.6
Reliability8.3
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Arrive

Terminal opens 3:00 A.M.; American leftover-prints a 3:30 a.m. counter

Official Services leftover-prints the hall locked from midnight to 3:00 A.M. with no overnight sleeping. Official traveler pages leftover-print no arrive-by clock.

American leftover-prints the Main Terminal ticket counter daily 3:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and no cash or checks. Official Flight Info leftover-prints no published Delta counter clock. Official Security leftover-prints ticketed passengers only beyond the checkpoint, plus a leftover Real ID date of October 1, 2021. TSA PreCheck is leftover-printed as Available on the American MLU card. The 8-minute security wait on the score card is unpublished.

Hall

One City of Monroe hall at 5400 Operations Road

Official leftover-prints a single commercial terminal. Official live board leftover-prints American on Gate 5 and Delta on Gate 2.

Official amenities leftover-print The Gallery in Terminal A. That leftover Terminal A cell is a name on one hall, not a second airline building. Wikipedia leftover-prints a 2011 nearly 60,000-square-foot replacement with six gates and four jet bridges. Official Services leftover-prints Lost and Found in front of rental-car customer service near baggage claim, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M., 318-329.2471, plus an Origin Bank ATM left of the Customer Service Desk and a unisex / family restroom across from the rental-car desk.

Eat

Official footer leftover-prints Restaurant & Bar and a Gift Shop

Official leftover-prints Restaurant & Bar Monday to Friday 4 AM to 5:30 PM and weekends 7 AM to 5:30 PM, plus Gift Shop 4:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

KNOE 8 May 2025 leftover-prints Tailwind Hospitality The Monroe Bayou spanning landside and airside. Official traveler pages leftover-print no restaurant name, no menu tariff, and no mapped fountain. Buy a sealed bottle at the published Restaurant & Bar or Gift Shop if you need water after TSA.

Board

Confirm Delta Atlanta and American Dallas on the live board

A Thursday 17 Sep 2026 FlightAware board leftover-printed Envoy and SkyWest to DFW plus Endeavor to ATL.

Official Flight Info leftover-prints only those two passenger airlines. Wikipedia leftover-prints United Express as current. Official leftover-prints no United card. Do not invent live WN, NK, F9, G4, B6, or UA on that Thursday.

Live conditions

Right now at MLU

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Short hops to Atlanta or Dallas/Fort Worth without driving to SHV, AEX, or JAN
Cheap on-airport parking with a $7 long-term daily cap
Disabled veterans who can use the official free-parking ID / plate rule
Travelers who prefer a small hall over a Louisiana hub

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.6

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.6

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

8.3

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for MLU.

Updated Sep 17, 2026

One City of Monroe passenger hall at official 5400 Operations Road, Monroe, LA 71203. Official footer prints switchboard 318.329.2461, fax 318.329.2599, and office hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Official About prints Airport Director Charles Butcher, III, Charles.butcher@ci.monroe.la.us, 318-329-2460; Director of Operations Dorea Elmadih, dorea.elmadih@ci.monroe.la.us, 318-329-2460; Staff Accountant Joycie Stewart, 318-812-2180; Marketing Director Shirley Stewart, 318-812-2272; Director of Maintenance Nathaniel (Nate) Morgan, 318-372-0178. AirNav prints manager CHARLES BUTCHER 318-329-2460, owner CITY OF MONROE PO BOX 123 / 318-329-2200, elev 78.9 ft, and 3 miles E of Monroe. Official Services prints the terminal open 3:00 A.M. until midnight and locked down 12:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M. with no overnight sleeping. Official Business leftover-prints 2,600 acres. Wikipedia leftover-prints 2,660 acres, 79 ft, a mid-2011 nearly 60,000-square-foot hall, six gates, and four jet bridges.

Full guide

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Official leftover taxi listCheapest: Monroe Transit Route 7 White / Powell
View Getting There

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Arrive

Terminal opens 3:00 A.M.; American leftover-prints a 3:30 a.m. counter

Official Services leftover-prints the hall locked from midnight to 3:00 A.M. with no overnight sleeping. Official traveler pages leftover-print no arrive-by clock.

Hall

One City of Monroe hall at 5400 Operations Road

Official leftover-prints a single commercial terminal. Official live board leftover-prints American on Gate 5 and Delta on Gate 2.

Eat

Official footer leftover-prints Restaurant & Bar and a Gift Shop

Official leftover-prints Restaurant & Bar Monday to Friday 4 AM to 5:30 PM and weekends 7 AM to 5:30 PM, plus Gift Shop 4:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Board

Confirm Delta Atlanta and American Dallas on the live board

A Thursday 17 Sep 2026 FlightAware board leftover-printed Envoy and SkyWest to DFW plus Endeavor to ATL.

Live conditions

Right now at MLU

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 15:56 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 17, 20:56 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Short hops to Atlanta or Dallas/Fort Worth without driving to SHV, AEX, or JAN
Cheap on-airport parking with a $7 long-term daily cap
Disabled veterans who can use the official free-parking ID / plate rule
Travelers who prefer a small hall over a Louisiana hub

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.6

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.6

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

8.3

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for MLU.

Updated Sep 17, 2026

One City of Monroe passenger hall at official 5400 Operations Road, Monroe, LA 71203. Official footer prints switchboard 318.329.2461, fax 318.329.2599, and office hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Official About prints Airport Director Charles Butcher, III, Charles.butcher@ci.monroe.la.us, 318-329-2460; Director of Operations Dorea Elmadih, dorea.elmadih@ci.monroe.la.us, 318-329-2460; Staff Accountant Joycie Stewart, 318-812-2180; Marketing Director Shirley Stewart, 318-812-2272; Director of Maintenance Nathaniel (Nate) Morgan, 318-372-0178. AirNav prints manager CHARLES BUTCHER 318-329-2460, owner CITY OF MONROE PO BOX 123 / 318-329-2200, elev 78.9 ft, and 3 miles E of Monroe. Official Services prints the terminal open 3:00 A.M. until midnight and locked down 12:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M. with no overnight sleeping. Official Business leftover-prints 2,600 acres. Wikipedia leftover-prints 2,660 acres, 79 ft, a mid-2011 nearly 60,000-square-foot hall, six gates, and four jet bridges.

Full guide

Explore the MLU guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Official leftover taxi listCheapest: Monroe Transit Route 7 White / Powell
View Getting There

No airline club or Priority Pass lounge — American leftover-prints Clubs and lounges Not Available
Wikipedia leftover-prints United Express; official Flight Info leftover-prints only Delta and American
Terminal leftover-prints locked midnight to 3:00 A.M. with no overnight sleeping
Official traveler pages leftover-print no mapped drinking fountain

FAA preliminary CY 2025 prints locid MLU, city Monroe, rank 222, 116,245 enplanements (+10.42% vs 105,274). That boarding file is not a total-passenger count. Wikipedia leftover-prints 191,874 passengers in 2023, 204,294 in 2024, and 216,481 through November 2025, citing a 6 Jan 2026 KNOE cell. That KNOE URL 404ed on 17 Sep 2026. Wikipedia leftover 2011 FAA 107,290 enplanements. Those passenger cells do not match. Official About leftover-prints birthplace of Delta Airlines and service for Ouachita Parish plus a 13-parish region into Arkansas and Mississippi.

Official Flight Info leftover-prints two air carriers only: Delta Airlines to Atlanta, Ga, reservations 800-221-1212, baggage 800-325-8224; American Airlines to Dallas, Tx, reservations 800-433-7300, baggage 480-693-2191. Official live board leftover-prints American on Gate 5 and Delta on Gate 2. A Thursday 17 Sep 2026 FlightAware board leftover-printed Envoy E170s to DFW (ENY4106, ENY3518, ENY4224, ENY3437), Endeavor CRJ9s to ATL (EDV4940, EDV5157, EDV5185, EDV5452), and SkyWest CRJ7 SKW6238 to DFW. FlightAware also leftover-printed FedEx Feeder C208 N745FX to Memphis. Do not invent a live United, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant, or JetBlue passenger departure on that Thursday. Wikipedia leftover-prints United Express as current. Official Flight Info leftover-prints no United card.

Official footer leftover-prints Restaurant & Bar hours Monday to Friday 4 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday 7 AM to 5:30 PM, plus Gift Shop hours 4:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Official amenities leftover-print free Wi-Fi throughout the hall on an 802.11b network and no published SSID. Official amenities leftover-print The Gallery by Origin Bank in Terminal A, Monday to Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. KNOE 8 May 2025 leftover-prints Tailwind Hospitality The Monroe Bayou with four additions spanning the corridor outside and past security. Official traveler pages leftover-print no restaurant name and no mapped drinking fountain.

Official parking leftover-prints short-term Lot A first hour free on Day 1 only then $3 / $4 / $5 / $7 / $9 to the 24-hour cap; long-term Lot B $2 first hour then $3 / $4 / $5 / $6 / $7 to the 24-hour cap. Official leftover-prints no cash, major cards only, a $100 lost-ticket fee, 19 accessible stalls, and free parking for disabled veterans with a Disabled Veterans ID and/or a Louisiana Disabled Veterans plate. Official leftover-prints Avis 318-323-8822, Hertz 318-323-8805, and Budget 318-387-0000 on site. Official leftover-prints Monroe Transit every 45 minutes Monday to Saturday 6:20 am to 6:40 pm. City of Monroe leftover-prints Route 7 White / Powell as Monroe Regional Airport (Call for Service), Adult Fare $1.25, and MTS 318-329-2506.

Do not invent a KMLU slug. Passenger IATA is MLU. ICAO KMLU and FAA LID MLU are identifiers. Do not merge SHV, AEX, ESF, BTR, MSY, or JAN. Write as a public commercial City of Monroe field, not an airbase page. Official About leftover-prints Selman Field as the WWII Army Air Forces navigation school on this site, deactivated 1947, with ownership transferred to the City of Monroe in September 1949. Chennault Aviation & Military Museum leftover-prints 701 Kansas Lane at the airport entrance, Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission free, 318.362.5540.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 15:56 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 17, 20:56 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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