Baton Rouge Metro Airport

Heavy Air Traffic Expected in Baton Rouge

The Associated Press — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Baton Rouge tourism and airport officials are preparing for a large influx of traffic through the city because of the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Feb. 3.

Dead Horse Found Near Baton Rouge Airport

The Associated Press — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000

East Baton Rouge Parish animal control officials are investigating the discovery of a dead, malnourished horse on Metro Airport property.

Judge orders psychiatric exam in airport incident

The Associated Press — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:33:20 +0000

A psychiatric exam has been ordered for a Baton Rouge man who locked himself in the cockpit of an unoccupied plane at Metro Airport in August.

The Advocate reports that the order was issued Friday by U.S. District Judge James J. Brady at the request of J. David Bourland, Alessi's attorney.

Baton Rouge airport likely to cancel flights

Jason Saul — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:02:30 +0000

The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is advising all flights scheduled to arrive this evening or Wednesday will most likely be canceled. The flight schedule on Thursday will be based on forecasted weather conditions.

Travelers should check with their airline to confirm if their flight is affected. Travelers can find a list of airlines serving BTR on the airport's website.

Baton Rouge airport's budget projected to increase

The Associated Press — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:15:55 +0000

The Baton Rouge Metro Airport's budget is projected to increase by nearly 5 percent in 2013 to $13.1 million. That's according to a proposal presented to the Airport Commission's finance committee.