KMLU

VFR

MONROE RGNL

MONROE · LOUISIANA

Elev
78.9'
Longest RWY
7,504'04/22
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
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Before you fly into KMLU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,078.9'
MSL · field 78.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +10 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF KMLU

Current METAR

Observed 01:53Z

KMLU 280153Z 19012G19KT 10SM SCT080 28/21 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02830211
Wind
190° @ 12G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,683 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM E
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
MLU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHARLES BUTCHER
Address
5400 OPERATIONS RD, MONROE LA 71203

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI
DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 12 kt
RWY 22
222°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 222° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,079 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored42° / 222°7,504 ftASPHStandard L
14/32137° / 317°6,301 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
047,504'7,504'7,504'7,504'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
227,504'7,504'7,504'7,504'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
146,301'6,301'6,301'6,301'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
326,301'6,301'6,301'6,301'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 04
LS · CAT I
MLU
109.5
RWY 22
LS · CAT I
MZR
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 04
KMLU · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Taxiway E east of runway 04/22 is restricted to aircraft with wingspan under 90 feet. Taxiway C turnaround between the approach end of runway 22 and taxiway C1 is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 49 feet. Taxiway C2 is closed.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • Bird activity is on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runways 04 and 22, high intensity runway lights for runway 04/22, medium intensity runway lights for runway 14/32, and taxiway lights on the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators for runways 04, 22, 14, and 32 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22The pavement classification number value for runway 04/22 is 1120/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 14/32The pavement classification number value for runway 14/32 is 330/R/D/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Taxiways J and E east of runway 04/22 are not available for aircraft operations with over 9 passenger seats.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KMLU

Answer card
ICAO
KMLU
Name
MONROE RGNL
Location
MONROE, LOUISIANA
Elevation
78.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,078.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 7,504 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
17
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Monroe Rgnl sits in Monroe, Louisiana. Field elevation is 78.9 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 7,504 ft. Tower service is published from 0600 to 2200. When the tower is closed, use CTAF 118.9 and expect the published lighting to be available for the main runway. Two ILS approaches serve runway ends 04 and 22.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Avflight Monroe is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Bird activity is noted on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. Taxiway limits matter here too. Taxiway E east of runway 04/22 is restricted to aircraft with wingspan under 90 ft. Taxiway C turnaround between the approach end of runway 22 and taxiway C1 is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 49 ft. Taxiways J and E east of runway 04/22 are not available for aircraft with more than 9 passenger seats. If you are planning a larger aircraft or a night arrival with the tower closed, verify the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator or the FBO directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMLU?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
What are the tower hours at Monroe Rgnl?
The control tower is published as open from 0600 to 2200. Outside those hours, use CTAF 118.9 and follow the published lighting procedures.
Which ILS approaches are available at KMLU?
KMLU has 2 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 04 and 22.
What is the longest runway at Monroe Rgnl?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway. It is 7,504 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KMLU?
Avflight Monroe is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about night operations at KMLU when the tower is closed?
When the tower is closed, the published lighting can be activated for runways 04 and 22. PAPI is listed as operating continuously on runways 04, 22, 14 and 32.
Are there taxiway restrictions at Monroe Rgnl?
Yes. Taxiway E east of runway 04/22 is restricted to aircraft with wingspan under 90 ft. Taxiway C turnaround between the approach end of runway 22 and taxiway C1 is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 49 ft.
Is bird activity a concern at KMLU?
Yes. Bird activity is published as being on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind.

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