Monroe Regional Airport

KMLU / MLU

Monroe, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
3 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMLU 040953Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM BKN011 OVC023 19/16 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01940161

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 79 ft
BKN 1,100 ft AGL
OVC 2,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,179 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,379 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (79 ft)
Pressure Alt
-124 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 375 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KMLU 040529Z 0406/0506 16005KT P6SM SCT250 FM040800 VRB03KT P6SM OVC015 FM041600 17007KT P6SM OVC025 FM041900 19009KT P6SM BKN040 FM050100 17009KT P6SM SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM041600
+6h
MVFR 170° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
19:00Z FM041900
+9h
VFR 190° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MLU
04
22
14
32
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 7,507 ft 150 ft PEM 45°
1.7 kt 2.5 kt
125° angle
14/32 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMLU

4,951 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.5%
MVFR
18.2%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
3.5%

Monroe Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 26.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.6%
NE
12.8%
E
4.7%
SE
2.8%
S
19.1%
SW
10.1%
W
3.3%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: -7°C to 37°C
-7°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,951 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Monroe Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMLU
IATA Code: MLU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 79 ft MSL

Location

City: Monroe
Country: US
Latitude: 32.510899°
Longitude: -92.037697°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,507 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Monroe Regional Airport

Overview

Monroe Regional Airport serves the northeastern Louisiana region, located in the city of Monroe. As a medium-sized airport with three runways ranging from 5,000 to 7,507 feet, the airport supports diverse general aviation, commercial, and potential military operations. Situated at 79 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with nearly 70% of METAR observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -5°C to 37°C, with an average of 16.8°C. Wind conditions are generally moderate, with a prevailing southerly direction at an average of 6.7 knots, though gusts up to 40 knots have been recorded. September through November offer the most consistent VFR flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport features three paved runways with different orientations, providing flexibility for landing and takeoff under varying wind conditions. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.3 to 4.8 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 9.2 statute miles, with rare instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring in only 2.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway selection can be optimized using the prevailing southerly winds, with Runway 04/22 offering the longest surface at 7,507 feet. Pilots should anticipate calm wind conditions approximately 30% of the time and be prepared for potential seasonal temperature extremes. The multiple runway configurations provide strategic options for approaches, with consistent wind favorability across all runway headings.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.