# BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport > Machine-readable reference for BTR. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/btr HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/btr Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/btr.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BTR.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T07:54:57.739+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport - IATA: BTR - ICAO: KBTR - City: Baton Rouge - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Chicago - Distance from city: 4 mi (6 km) north of downtown Baton Rouge - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 0.84M - Official website: https://www.flybtr.com ## Overview Welcome Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) may as well be a metaphorical hidden gem in the aviation world. Located just 4 miles north of downtown Baton Rouge, BTR exudes the charm of a regional FBO, featuring brevity in security wait times and amiable staff that earn praise for their friendly, laid-back demeanor. With a single terminal, your curb-to-gate time can be under 20 minutes — a rare find in the realm of commercial airports. Despite its compact nature, BTR offers a sit-down restaurant, a local New Orleans coffee chain, and conveniently placed parking, all within a few steps of the terminal. At a glance The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport handles approximately 0.84 million passengers annually. It consists of a Main Terminal serving airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Without any designated hubs, it still supports two runways, efficiently accommodating daily operations. Whether your destination is a connecting hub like Atlanta, Dallas/Forth Worth, or Houston, BTR is positioned as a practical alternative to New Orleans International Airport, especially for those looking to avoid the frantic pace of larger airports. Terminals & layout BTR… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/terminals/main ## Dining (8) - **Full Service Bar** — Main · Bar · Lounge · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/restaurants/full-service-bar-main - **PJ's Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/restaurants/pj-s-coffee - **PJ's Coffee** — Main · Coffee · Café · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/restaurants/pj-s-coffee-main - **Sidelines Sports Bar** — Main Terminal · Bar · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/restaurants/sidelines-sports-bar - **Sports Lounge Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/restaurants/sports-lounge-bar - **WOW Café: American Grill & Wingery** — Main Terminal · American · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/restaurants/wow-caf-american-grill-wingery - **WOW Café** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/restaurants/wow-cafe - **WOW Café** — Main · American Grill · Wingery · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/restaurants/wow-cafe-main ## Shops (2) - **Hudson News** — Main Terminal · News & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/shops/hudson-news - **Paradies Lagardère Travel Retail** — Main Terminal · News & gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/shops/paradies-lagard-re-travel-retail ## Parking (9) - **Cell Phone Waiting Area** — Free waiting area · /day/day, /hour/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/parking/cell-phone-waiting-area - **Economy Parking** — Surface lot · Short walk from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/parking/economy-parking - **Economy Parking Lot** — On-site · $9/day, /hour/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/parking/economy-parking-lot - **Long Term Parking Lot** — On-site · $9/day, /hour/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/parking/long-term-parking-lot - **Parking Garage** — Garage · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/parking/parking-garage - **Premium Parking** — On-site · /day/day, /hour/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/parking/premium-parking - **Premium Reserved Parking** — Surface lot · Closest to terminal entrance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/parking/premium-reserved-parking - **Reserved Covered Economy Parking** — Surface lot · Short walk from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/parking/reserved-covered-economy-parking - **Short Term Parking Lot** — On-site · $12/day, /30 minutes/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/parking/short-term-parking-lot ## Ground transport (13) - **CATS Bus Route** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/cats-bus-route - **CATS Route 54 Airline Highway** — Bus · 25–35 min to downtown Baton Rouge · $1.75 · Every 30–60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/cats-route-54-airline-highway - **City Taxis** — Metered URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/city-taxis - **Hotel and Off-Airport Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10–25 min to major nearby hotels · Varies by hotel · Typically every 30–60 min or on request URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/hotel-and-off-airport-shuttles - **Hotel Shuttles** — Nearby hotels URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Limousine Services** — Pre-booked URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/limousine-services - **Private Shuttle Services** — Pre-booked URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/private-shuttle-services - **Rental Car Center** — On-airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/rental-car-center - **Rideshare (Lyft)** — Rideshare · 15–25 min to downtown Baton Rouge · $20–$35 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/rideshare-lyft - **Rideshare Pick-up** — Curbside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/rideshare-pick-up - **Rideshare (Uber)** — Rideshare · 15–25 min to downtown Baton Rouge · $20–$35 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/rideshare-uber - **Taxi from BTR** — Taxi · 15–25 min to downtown Baton Rouge · $25–$35 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/taxi-from-btr - **Taxi Service** — Curbside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/btr/transport/taxi-service ## Insider tips - _Time_: Plan to arrive 60–75 minutes before your flight. Security lines at BTR are typically under 10 minutes even at peak times. - _Insider_: Head to PJ's Coffee for authentic New Orleans-style drinks before you fly; there's a shop both pre and post-security for your caffeine fix. - _Local_: If you have the time, indulge at the WOW Café offering regional flair with its wings and wraps instead of typical airport fast food. - _Money_: Consider parking at BTR over New Orleans if you're nearby; it's cheaper and closer to the entrance, ensuring a hassle-free start to your journey. - _Quiet_: The post-security rotunda with its spacious seating around PJ’s and WOW Café is unusually chill for a place of its size, perfect for a relaxed wait. - _Avoid_: Skip expecting a bustling market of shops; if you need anything beyond food or a coffee, gather it before entering, as shopping is non-existent. - _Time_: Renting a car is especially convenient here, with facilities close enough for a return just minutes ahead of your check-in. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BTR.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/btr/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/btr/departures — HTML page with live departures