The Shreveport Airport Authority is charged with the operation and maintenance of Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN), a general aviation airport, and Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), a commercial small hub airport. Both airports serve the citizens of Shreveport and the surrounding region, including North Louisiana, East Texas, and Southwest Arkansas. The Airport Authority is represented by a fiv
e-person voluntary board which serves on rotating terms. The board members are appointed on a staggered basis by the Mayor of the City of Shreveport. The director of airports reports to the Shreveport Airport Authority. The Airport Authority generates all operating funds through the fees charged to various tenants and clients of the airport system.