Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BRT)
Facilities at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BRT)
Locally known as Ryan Field, Baton Rouge's airport is just four miles from city centre and primarily serves the capital of Louisiana. Offering flights to major US destinations such as Houston, Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth, the nearest international connections arrive and depart from New Orleans. Parking options are available at the airport.
Made up of two concourses and a total of seven gates, tha airport is quite small for a city the size of Baton Rouge. Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines operate at Concourse A, while American Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate at Concourse B.
Services at the airport are comprehensive and include ATMs, a business centre and wireless internet hotspots. Additional essentials include payphones, a smoking lounge and a reading room.
Dining facilities are excellent and include a food courts with a varied selection of cuisines as well as a handful of restaurants. Gift shops are also on hand for those looking for last-minute souvenirs, travel items or gifts.
Massage chairs are available for tired travellers, and shoe shine services for those who wish to look smart on arrival at their end destination.
Transportation at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
There are several taxi firms serving the airport, with taxis available outside the terminal exit or by pre-booking by telephone in advance. Taxis are metered and charge by the mile, with additional fees applicable between midnight and 05:00.
There is also an airport shuttle bus service; more information on this service can be obtained by calling: +1 225 933 7197. No rail services serve the airport.
The airport is located on Jackie Cochran road and is easily accesible by road. From Baton Rouge, the airport is well signposed along highway 110. Drivers coming from New Orleas can access the airport via highway 61. Parking options are available at the airport for those who need to leave there car.
Parking at Aberdeen Airport Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Two three-storey car parks offer a combined total of 1,300 garage car parking spaces at Boton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, just a short walk from the terminal. More economical spaces are available at a surface facility that is just a little farther from the terminal than the parking garages.
Parking at all facilities is charged by the half hour, hour or per day. Upon exit of any of the parking facilities, the parking fee should be paid at the barrier, with an express lane available for those paying by credit card. The airport parking services are operated by Standard Parking and a safe and secure.
Airport information: +1 225 355 0333
Flight information: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport