Shreveport Downtown Airport Private Jet Charter
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Shreveport Downtown Airport private jet charter. Wholesale rates. No broker markup
Shreveport Downtown Airport is the closest private aviation facility to downtown Shreveport, the Bossier City casino corridor, and Barksdale Air Force Base. If you need to charter a private jet from DTN Shreveport, FlyRoving members access wholesale operator rates with no broker markup, covered under a flat $349/month membership.
Why Shreveport Downtown Airport is the urban private aviation choice
Shreveport Downtown Airport sits directly on the Red River adjacent to downtown Shreveport, providing the closest possible private aviation access to the city's central business district, the federal courthouse, the Bossier City casino and entertainment corridor, and Barksdale Air Force Base. The cost of a private jet from Shreveport Downtown is competitive with Shreveport Regional (SHV), and DTN's complete absence of commercial traffic means no ramp congestion, no security lines, and turnarounds measured in minutes rather than hours. For executives, attorneys, and military-adjacent professionals whose meetings are in downtown Shreveport or Bossier City, DTN eliminates the 15-minute drive from Shreveport Regional and puts you steps from where you need to be.
Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN)
| Detail | Info |
| Code | DTN |
| Name | Shreveport Downtown Airport |
| Runway | 5,002ft |
| FBO | Shreveport Downtown Airport FBO, (318) 673-5370 |
| Location | Adjacent to downtown Shreveport on the Red River, 2 miles from Bossier City casinos, 5 miles from Barksdale AFB main gate |
| Best for | Downtown Shreveport, Bossier City, Barksdale AFB, federal courthouse, Red River District, Louisiana Boardwalk, Shreveport Convention Center |
| Compared to SHV | SHV (8,351ft) handles all jet types unrestricted. DTN (5,002ft) handles turboprops, light jets, and select midsize. Choose DTN for downtown proximity and speed. Choose SHV for heavy jets and longer range. |
Using a light jet Shreveport to Dallas or Houston is well within DTN's capability, and the downtown location means you can be at your car or ground transport within 5 minutes of wheels-stop. For super midsize and heavy jets, Shreveport Regional (SHV) with its 8,351ft runway is the nearest unrestricted option, approximately 15 minutes southwest.
What does a private jet charter from Shreveport Downtown cost?
The cost of a private jet from Shreveport Downtown depends on your destination, aircraft size, and availability. All broker quotes include a 15–30% margin above the operator's rate. FlyRoving members pay the operator rate directly.
Turboprop (PC-12, King Air 350) Seats: 6–9 · Cabin height: 4.8ft · Cabin width: 5.0ft · Baggage: 40 cu ft Hourly rate: $3,000–$4,500 · Range: 300–1,000 miles · No fuel stops within range Best for: Houston, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Destin, regional Gulf Coast routes
Very Light Jet (Phenom 100, Citation M2) Seats: 4–5 · Cabin height: 4.8ft · Cabin width: 5.1ft · Baggage: 37 cu ft Hourly rate: $4,750–$5,300 · Range: 500–1,100 miles · No fuel stops to most southern destinations Best for: Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, short-haul under 2 hours
Light Jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300) Seats: 6–8 · Cabin height: 4.8ft · Cabin width: 4.9ft · Baggage: 66 cu ft Hourly rate: $6,000–$8,300 · Range: 1,000–2,000 miles · No fuel stops to most US destinations Best for: Using a light jet to Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Denver
Midsize Jet (Hawker 800XP, Citation XLS) Seats: 7–9 · Cabin height: 5.7ft · Cabin width: 5.9ft · Baggage: 71 cu ft Hourly rate: $8,300–$10,500 · Range: 2,000–3,000 miles · No fuel stops coast to coast Best for: Using a midsize jet to New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco
Super Midsize Jet (Challenger 350, Citation X) Seats: 8–10 · Cabin height: 6.0ft · Cabin width: 6.2ft · Baggage: 100 cu ft · Stand-up cabin Hourly rate: $11,100–$12,500 · Range: 3,000–4,000 miles · Nonstop coast to coast Best for: New York, LA, Seattle, working teams needing a full stand-up cabin
Heavy Jet (Gulfstream GIV, Challenger 604) Seats: 10–14 · Cabin height: 6.1ft · Cabin width: 7.3ft · Baggage: 169 cu ft · Lie-flat capable Hourly rate: $12,500–$15,500 · Range: 4,000+ miles · Nonstop transcontinental, Caribbean, international Best for: Large groups, international, maximum comfort and range
Popular private jet routes from Shreveport Downtown
The price for a private jet Shreveport to Houston or Dallas on these corridors includes a 15–30% broker margin unless you're a FlyRoving member paying wholesale rates:
Destination Flight Time One-Way From Best Aircraft Fuel Stops
Dallas (DAL) ~40 min $4,000 Turboprop or light jet None
Houston (HOU) ~50 min $5,000 Turboprop or light jet None
New Orleans (NEW) ~50 min $5,000 Turboprop or light jet None
Austin (AUS) ~1h $5,500 Light jet None
Monroe (MLU) ~25 min $3,000 Turboprop None
Ruston (RSN) ~15 min $2,500 Turboprop None
Atlanta (PDK) ~1.5h $8,000 Light jet None
Jackson, MS (JAN) ~40 min $4,000 Turboprop None
Tyler, TX (TYR) ~20 min $3,000 Turboprop None
Texarkana (TXK) ~20 min $3,000 Turboprop None
| Destination | Flight Time | One-Way From | Best Aircraft | Fuel Stops |
| Dallas (DAL) | ~40 min | $4,000 | Turboprop or light jet | None |
| Houston (HOU) | ~50 min | $5,000 | Turboprop or light jet | None |
| New Orleans (NEW) | ~50 min | $5,000 | Turboprop or light jet | None |
| Austin (AUS) | ~1h | $5,500 | Light jet | None |
| Monroe (MLU) | ~25 min | $3,000 | Turboprop | None |
| Ruston (RSN) | ~15 min | $2,500 | Turboprop | None |
| Atlanta (PDK) | ~1.5h | $8,000 | Light jet | None |
| Jackson, MS (JAN) | ~40 min | $4,000 | Turboprop | None |
| Tyler, TX (TYR) | ~20 min | $3,000 | Turboprop | None |
| Texarkana (TXK) | ~20 min | $3,000 | Turboprop | None |
For coast-to-coast routes requiring super midsize or heavy jets, FlyRoving arranges departures from Shreveport Regional (SHV), 15 minutes from downtown, with ground transport coordination.
Membership callout: The cost to fly private from DTN Shreveport Louisiana includes a 15–30% broker margin you never see itemized. FlyRoving members pay $349/month and access the same flights at wholesale operator rates, what the flight actually costs, without the middleman.
FBOs at Shreveport Downtown Airport
| FBO | Phone | Address |
| Shreveport Downtown Airport FBO | (318) 673-5370 | 1 Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101 |
For heavy jet operations and a larger FBO facility, Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) offers Signature Flight Support and other full-service operators.
Hotels Near Shreveport Downtown Airport
Section label: Where to stay Hotels near Shreveport Downtown Airport
| Hotel | Address | Website |
| Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport | 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101 | eldoradoshreveport.com |
| Sam's Town Hotel & Casino | 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101 | samstownshreveport.com |
| Horseshoe Bossier City | 711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111 | caesars.com/horseshoe-bossier-city |
| Margaritaville Resort Casino | 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City, LA 71111 | margaritavillebossiercity.com |
| Hilton Shreveport | 104 Market St, Shreveport, LA 71101 | hilton.com |
Who charters private jets from Shreveport Downtown?
Natural gas executives (Haynesville Shale), The Haynesville Shale is one of the most productive natural gas formations in the United States, and Shreveport is its operational and corporate center. Exploration, production, midstream, and oilfield services executives charter a private jet from DTN Shreveport to Houston corporate offices, Dallas financial meetings, and Washington DC regulatory proceedings on timelines dictated by commodity prices and drilling schedules. The price for a private jet Shreveport to Houston on a turboprop starts at approximately $5,000.
Gaming and casino industry, Shreveport and Bossier City operate one of the largest casino corridors in the Gulf South. Eldorado, Horseshoe, Margaritaville, and Sam's Town attract ownership groups, management companies, and gaming industry executives from Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and corporate offices in New York and Dallas. DTN's location 2 miles from the Bossier City casinos makes it the most convenient arrival and departure point for gaming industry travel.
Barksdale Air Force Base and defense, Barksdale AFB is home to the Air Force Global Strike Command and the 2nd Bomb Wing (B-52 operations). Defense contractors, military leadership, and government affairs professionals travel between Shreveport and Washington DC, Huntsville, and other defense corridors. DTN is 5 miles from Barksdale's main gate, closer than SHV.
Legal professionals and federal court, The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana sits in downtown Shreveport. Attorneys, expert witnesses, and litigation teams fly from Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, and Atlanta for federal proceedings. A private jet charter from Shreveport Downtown Airport puts them steps from the courthouse.
Healthcare executives, Willis-Knighton Health System, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, and the northwest Louisiana medical corridor generate physician and executive travel to conferences, partnership meetings, and CME events in Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta.
University and athletic travel, LSU Shreveport, Centenary College, and proximity to Louisiana Tech and Grambling State generate academic administration, donor cultivation, and athletic department travel. Using a turboprop Shreveport to Monroe or Ruston for university-related travel is a common short-haul use case.
Why FlyRoving members fly from Shreveport Downtown for less
Every charter broker serving DTN adds 15–30% margin to every quote. For a Haynesville Shale executive making biweekly Houston trips, the broker margin on a turboprop runs $750–$1,500 per leg. That's $18,000–$36,000 per year in broker margin on a single route. Add monthly Dallas trips for gaming industry management, and the annual broker margin climbs past $30,000 before you've flown a single national route.
For a defense contractor making quarterly DC trips on a midsize jet, the margin per leg runs $2,100–$6,600, adding $8,400–$26,400 per year on a single corridor.
FlyRoving members pay none of it. $349/month. Wholesale operator rates on every leg, every aircraft size, every time.
| Ad-hoc charter broker | FlyRoving membership | |
| Pricing structure | Wholesale + 15–30% markup | Wholesale rate, no markup |
| Broker margin per leg | Yes, built into every quote | None |
| Transparency | Markup never disclosed | You see the operator rate |
| Monthly cost | $0 upfront, markup every trip | $349/mo, zero markup |
| Break-even vs. broker | Never | First leg of the first trip |
| Support | Transactional per booking | Dedicated concierge |
Ready to fly from Shreveport Downtown without the broker markup?
FlyRoving was built for the energy executives, defense professionals, gaming industry leaders, and attorneys who use Shreveport Downtown Airport's proximity to get where they need to be without driving to SHV, and are done paying broker margins on every leg.
Option 1, Most popular: Join FlyRoving membership. $349/month. Wholesale operator rates. No broker markup. Cancel anytime. → Start your membership
Option 2, One-time flight: Request a charter quote. See the operator rate directly. → Get a quote