Shreveport Regional Airport has something big to celebrate: the facility has been named Louisiana’s 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year, a prestigious recognition that puts the Ark-La-Tex region’s gateway squarely in the spotlight.
The honor comes at a particularly exciting moment for the airport and the community it serves. Shreveport Regional recently added a brand-new nonstop flight to Chicago — and that route is already proving popular, coming in at approximately 75 percent full, according to airport officials. Strong early ridership on a new route signals genuine demand and bodes well for the long-term health of the service.
Together, the award and the new Chicago connection paint a picture of an airport on the rise. For Shreveport and Bossier City residents, expanded nonstop options mean less time in connecting airports, lower overall travel costs, and a stronger link to one of the country’s major business and cultural hubs. It also makes the region more attractive to visitors, conventions, and businesses scouting locations — a ripple effect that reaches well beyond the terminal doors.
The Commercial Service Airport of the Year designation is awarded at the state level, recognizing excellence in operations, passenger service, and growth among Louisiana’s commercial airports. Earning that title in 2026 reflects the hard work of airport staff and leadership, as well as the support of the broader community that has embraced new routes and services.
For frequent flyers who have watched Shreveport Regional grow its offerings in recent years, the back-to-back good news — a major award and a well-booked new route — is a welcome sign that the airport’s momentum is real and building. Whether you’re a business traveler heading to Chicago or a family planning a vacation, Shreveport Regional is making it easier than ever to get where you’re going, right from home.
