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What: 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk at the Baton Rouge Airport. This event is for children and adults. The race will include an after party with food, drinks, music and more.When: Saturday, November 19th. Race begins at 8:30 am, but you may want to arrive by approximately 8:00 am to set up.Where: Parking and Registration at Helix Aviation Academy4400 Airpark BlvdBaton Rouge, LA US 70807 ...

Airport Business Magazine Announces The 2022 Top 40 Under 40(Baton Rouge Metro Airport Director of Aviation, Mike Edwards, Among Top 40 Under 40 Recognized by Airport Business Magazine) FORT ATKINSON, WIS.—Airport Business magazine announced the winners of the 2022 Top 40 Under 40 program on Dec. 13. The Top 40 Under 40 showcases the top talent and leading thinkers in the aviation industry who are driving succe...

BATON ROUGE, LA – American Airlines has announced it will launch new nonstop service between Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) and Washington D.C. with daily roundtrip service to and from Reagan National Airport (DCA) beginning June 1, 2023. The new nonstop flights will be operated with a 76-seat Embraer 175 jet with first class and main cabin seating. ​​​​​​​ScheduleBaton Rouge to Washington D.C.Departs: 5:44 a.m....

BATON ROUGE, La, December 12, 2022 – Governor John Bell Edwards, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, the Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) and Burrell Aviation, a division of The Burrell Group, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, December 12th in recognition of its lease and development plans for 53 acres of runway-accessible land in the BTR Aviation Business Park. The lease has a primary term of 30 years, with two 10-year option...