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New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field

New Orleans, LouisianaElevation 2 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 10,000 ft

04/22
Dimensions
10,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Pem (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0444°T
ILSLOC/GS
Approach lightsALSF1
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 22224°T
Approach lightsALSF1
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
14/32
Dimensions
6,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Pem (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 14141°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 32321°T
Approach lightsSALS
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Field elevation 2 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
AttendedALL SAT-SUN, 1600–0000Z++
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNBG / NBG
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.8253, -90.0350
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.85
APP/DEP
A/D
27.62
ATIS
ATIS
121.6
NAVY NEW ORLEANS GND
GND
38.18
USCG NEW ORLEANS AIR
MISC
37.915
BASE OPS
OPS
26.58
PMSV METRO
PMSV
123.8
NAVY NEW ORLEANS TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FUEL: OPR 1330-0430Z++. FUEL DELAYS FRI-SUN. TRAN ACFT EXP SOME DELAY FOR SVC OUTSIDE NML WORKING HR. J8
›OLS & WAVE-OFF.
›MED INTS ALL SETTINGS.
›PCL NSTD. 3 CLICKS RWY 04 MED INTS. 5 CLICKS RWY 22 MED INTS. 7 CLICKS RWY 04 HI INTS. TTINGS.
›CLSD HOL EXCEPT BY NOTAM.
›RSTD - PPR ALL ACFT 72 HR PN, SHORT NTC PPR APV ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS DSN 678-3602/3, C504-678-3602/3.
›FUEL - LOCAL NOZZLE OPERATORS FOR REFUELING UNAVAILABLE. TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT SHALL PROVIDE THEIR OWN NOZZLE OPERATOR.
›ALL TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT MUST BE AT OR BELOW 475,000 IBS.
›NUMEROUS BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›CLSD HOL EXC BY NOTAM.
›OLS & WAVE-OFF.
›FOR CIV ACFT LDG PMT (CALP) INFO CTC AFLD MGR C504-678-4592.
›SERVICE: LGT- PILOT CNTRLD AFLD LGT ARE NSTD. ONLY PCL RWY 4/22 HIRL AND RWY 32 SALS. RESPONSE TIME FOR PCL IS NSTD WITH APPROX 10 SEC DELAY FROM PILOT INPUT TO LIGHT INTENS CHANGE
›RWY 32 - OLS.
›PCL 123.8 OR 340.2.
›TFC PAT: OVERHEAD BREAK ALT 1500'. PAT ALT 1000'.
›HOOK E28 (B) (1500')
›HOOK E28(B) (1025')
›HOOK E28(B) (1501')
›SERVICE LGT- DOUBLE YELLOW TWY END LGT AT END OF TWY K/O, L AND P NOT INSTLD.
›CAUTION: 180 DEG TURNS AND PIVOTS ON ASPH UNAUTHD.
›BASE OPS DSN 678-3101, C504-678-3101 OR FAX DSN 678-9575, C504-678-9575
›HOOK E28(B) (1025')
›FIRE DEPT STS CAT II.
›ANG- LA ANG AM OPS OPR 1330-2130Z++ TUES-FRI AND UNIT TRNG ACT WEEKEND.LA ANG AM OPS, DSN 457-8637, C504-391-8637, FAX DSN 457-8671, C504-391-8671
›SERVICE-LGTS: CARRIER DECK LIGHTING ON RWY 04 FOR FCLP'S AVBL UPON REQ ONE HR PRIOR. CARRIER DECK RWY 32 UNLIT; VFR/DAY USE ONLY
›SERVICE: L-AOE.
›CAT B AFLD.
›SERVICE: NO LAV SERVICES AVBL.
›OT CIV ACFT TRNS CLASS D, CTC ATC ON 123.8 FOR CLNC.
›CAUTION: BIRD HAZ.
›FLUID: PRESAIR LHOX LOX.
›OIL: O-128-156.
›JASU: 4(A/M-47A-4) 4(NC-10) LTD DC PWR.
›CG - OPR RSTD 0500-1300Z++ TO CG. DSN 678-3515, C504-678-6032.
›CSTMS/AG/IMG - AVBL TO MIL ACFT/PERS ONLY, COORD WITH AIRFIELD SERVICES DSN 678-3602, C504-678-3602. OTHER CSTMS REQUIREMENTS CTC C504-623-6600 FOR APPOINTMENT.
›TRAN ALERT: OPR 1300-0500Z++.
›CAUTION: NUMEROUS CIV ACFT OPR TO/FR CANALS VCNTY AFLD.
›SERVICE - A-GEAR: MAINTAINED IN RAISED POSN AND IN BATTERY AT ALL TIMES, DO NOT LAND DRCT ON A-GEAR CABLES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KNBG on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNBG have a METAR?
Yes. KNBG is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNBG have a TAF?
When KNBG issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KNBG?
KNBG sits at 2 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
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