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Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana

West Monroe is the second largest city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 13,103.

Type CityPopulation 13,103

Why go

  • City in Louisiana, United States.
  • Served by Ruston Regional Airport (RSN).

History

West Monroe is the second largest city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 13,103. It is situated on the Ouachita River, across from the neighboring city of Monroe. The two cities are often referred to as the Twin Cities of northeast Louisiana.

Airports

Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) 4.5 mi to the centre
5400 Operations Rd, Monroe, LA 71212 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) 28 mi to the centre
Ruston, LA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Morehouse Memorial Airport 22 mi to the centre
Bastrop, LA, US
Outdoor
Cuba Farm Airport 4.3 mi to the centre
Monroe, LA, US
Outdoor
Huenefeld Airport 7.5 mi to the centre
Monroe, LA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ruston Regional Airport (RSN); 29 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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