Beauregard Regional Airport — DeRidder, United States
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Distance & flight time from DRI
Beauregard Regional Airport
DRI covers Beauregard Regional Airport, serving DeRidder, a small city in southwestern Louisiana. The airport primarily supports general aviation, agricultural flying operations, and limited charter services tied to the region's timber and farming industries. DeRidder's history includes a notable World War II-era Army airbase, and remnants of that military legacy still shape the surrounding area's layout and community identity. Today DRI functions as a modest regional facility without scheduled commercial airline service, instead catering to private pilots, local businesses, and occasional medical or emergency flights. Its runway infrastructure, while unremarkable by commercial standards, remains adequate for the general aviation traffic typical of rural Louisiana parishes.
Runways at Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4218 ft (1286 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
| 18/36 | 5494 ft (1675 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | POLK APP/DEP | 123.7 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 118.225 MHz |
| RDO | DE RIDDER RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI)
- Polk Army Air Field (POE) — 27.6 km (17.1 mi)
- Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) — 79.3 km (49.3 mi)
- Alexandria International Airport (AEX) — 93.4 km (58.0 mi)
- Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF) — 117.6 km (73.1 mi)
- Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) — 117.7 km (73.1 mi)
- Angelina County Airport (LFK) — 141.6 km (88.0 mi)
- Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) — 147.1 km (91.4 mi)
- Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) — 165.2 km (102.7 mi)
DRI has no scheduled commercial airline flights; the code is mainly relevant to general aviation pilots and residents of Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, searching for local airfield information.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Beauregard Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Beauregard Regional Airport is DRI.
What is the ICAO code for Beauregard Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Beauregard Regional Airport is KDRI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.