The small terminal handles a limited number of domestic flights.
Gateway to Monroe, Louisiana, a city on the Ouachita River in the northeastern part of the state.
How to get to Monroe Regional Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to MLU
Parking near Monroe Regional Airport
Multi-level parking is located next to the terminal with daily rates around 10-18 USD.
How to get to Monroe from MLU
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Monroe Regional Airport
Major car rental companies operate a counter in the arrivals area.
You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name; for a short stay, if you have a license with Latin characters, you don't need an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Monroe Regional Airport
Airport area
About 4 minutes by car from the terminal.
Best for: Travelers with an early flight or staying just one night for work near the terminal.
- a few minutes from the terminal, handy for early flights or short layovers
- buffet breakfast included every day
- an area of interchanges and warehouses, nothing to do on foot in the evening
- only one hotel verified in this area, little choice
Recommended hotels
Pecanland Mall
About 10 minutes by car to the terminal, no direct shuttle.
Best for: Travelers who want shops and restaurants nearby and are staying more than one night in a suite with a kitchen.
- next to the Pecanland Mall shopping center, with shops and restaurants nearby
- suites with a kitchenette, comfortable for longer stays
- a car is needed to reach both the airport and downtown
- a commercial area, little evening life outside the mall
Recommended hotels
Downtown and university area
About 10 minutes by car to the terminal, no direct shuttle.
Best for: Travelers visiting Louisiana Monroe University, the Civic Center, or downtown.
- close to the Civic Center and the Louisiana Monroe University campus
- a more central area compared to the hotels on the outskirts
- a simple property, without the amenities of the hotels near the airport
- a car is needed to reach the terminal
Recommended hotels
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal, modest in size, handles a limited number of domestic connections.
Before boarding, plan for 2 hours of buffer time for your flight.
Map of Monroe Regional Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does the Monroe Transit bus from the airport cost?
$1.25, with free transfers to other lines and a day pass available for $3.
Q. How often does the airport bus run in Monroe?
Every 45 minutes, Monday to Saturday from 6:20 am to 6:40 pm.
Q. Does the Monroe Transit System operate on Sundays?
No: for Sundays you need a taxi or ride-hailing.
Q. Is Monroe on the Ouachita River?
Yes, a city in northeastern Louisiana on this river.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights