BATON ROUGE METROPOLITAN AIRPORT (BTR)

BATON ROUGE METROPOLITAN AIRPORT (BTR) , otherwise known as “Ryan Field,” is a publicly used airport that is located 7 kilometers from the center of Baton Rouge´s business district.

To/From the Airport: Taxi cabs, buses, and shuttles are some of the modes of public transportation that are used by travelers who are going to and from the airport. Upon request, the airport can also provide a shuttle for those who may have difficulty securing a ride.

Features: ATMs, Cable TV, courtesy phones, business center, conference room, food court, gift shops, kid´s room, massage chairs, arcade, lost and found booths, wheelchair services, smoking lounge, vending machines, non-denominational chapel and wireless Internet access are some of the facilities being offered to passengers while they stay within the airport premises.

Contact(s): 225.355.0333

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