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(KMSY) Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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New Orleans, LA
(504) 303-7652

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
11/29, 02/20, H1, H2

Longest paved runway: 10,104 ft (3,080 m)

Elevation:
3 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Assc In Use. Operate Transponders With Altitude Reporting Mode And Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled On All Airport Surfaces.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
B
Fees:
Handling, Landing, Overnight, Parking, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Atlantic Aviation
Signature Flight Support
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:16 am - 8:00 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:27 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:50 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$8.50
100LL (full)
$7.24
Jet-A (full)

Distance Calculator

Distance From:

Distance To:

Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

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Runway 11/29

Dimensions:
10,104 × 150 ft
(3,080 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 75,000 lbs
Double wheel: 180,000 lbs
Double tandem: 380,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 510/R/B/W/T
FAA
Designator:1129
Elevation: 3 ft 0.5 ft
Heading: 106° magnetic
105° true
286° magnetic
285° true
Gradient: 0.02% down 0.02% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/a 304 ft
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Obstructions:n/a

Tree, 694 ft Right ft of center, 53 ft high, 1,557 ft from end, 25:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/a
+53 Ft Tree, 1557 Ft Dist, 694 Ft R, 30:1 Based on Dsplcd Thld.
FAA

Runway 02/20

Dimensions:
7,002 × 150 ft
(2,134 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 75,000 lbs
Double wheel: 180,000 lbs
Double tandem: 380,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 600/R/D/W/T
FAA
Designator:0220
Elevation: 1.3 ft -2.9 ft
Heading: 016° magnetic
015° true
196° magnetic
195° true
Gradient: 0.06% down 0.06% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: RLLS
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME LOC/DME
Obstructions:

Road, 365 ft Right ft of center, 12 ft high, 200 ft from end

Road, 289 ft Left ft of center, 13 ft high, 200 ft from end

Comments:
+12 Ft Road Parallel to and 365 Ft Right of Cntrln 0-200 Ft Fm Ry End.
FAA
+13 Ft Road Parallel to and 289 Ft Left of Cntrln 0-200 Ft Fm Ry End.
FAA

Helipad H1

Dimensions:
50 × 50 ft
(15 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
Designator:H1
Elevation: 0 ft
Markings:n/a
Obstructions:n/a
Comments:n/a

Helipad H2

Dimensions:
50 × 50 ft
(15 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
Designator:H2
Elevation: 0 ft
Markings:n/a
Obstructions:n/a
Comments:n/a

TFRs

Location: MSY
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KMSY. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: MSY
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 24 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
04/064 04/11/2025 1723 12/31/2025 2359
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1022239) 295018.00N0900755.00W (11.3NM SE MSY) 626.0FT (625.0FT AGL) U/S
06/004 06/04/2025 0115 09/01/2025 0400
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1012371) 295639.00N0901715.00W (3.3NM SSW MSY) 158.8FT (157.8FT AGL) U/S
03/013 03/10/2025 1921 03/10/2026 2359
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1031897) 295042.00N0900640.00W (11.7NM SE MSY) 275.6FT (270.7FT AGL) U/S
07/040 07/25/2025 1700 07/25/2025 1900
RWY 02/20 CLSD
07/041 07/25/2025 1700 07/25/2025 1900
TWY S NORTH OF TWY H CLSD
07/038 07/24/2025 1717 11/21/2025 1717
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1058651) 295847.30N0901632.70W (1.2NM SW MSY) 132.9FT (129.9FT AGL) U/S
5/8570 03/03/2025 1604
IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 11, AMDT 5B... WENUP FIX MINIMUMS: S-L…
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4/7052 08/12/2024 1615
IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 29, AMDT 2... RNP 0.30 DA 424/HAT 42…
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Additional Remarks

180 Deg & Locked Wheel Turns Prohibited on Asph Sfc Acft 12500 Lbs & Over.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Flocks of Birds on & in Vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 11 Noise Sensitive for Dep; Avbl for Opnl Necessity. All Rys Noise Sensitive for Arr. Arriving Turbojets Must Make 5 Mile Final Approach to Minimize Noise.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy G between Rwy 11/29 and Twy S Sfc Mov Guidance and Ctl System U/S Perm
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 29.99327, -90.25903
  • 29° 59′ 35.8″ N, 90° 15′ 32.5″ W
  • 29° 59.596′ N, 90° 15.542′ W
ARTCC:
Houston (ZHU)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: New Orleans Sectional
FSS:
De Ridder (DRI)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
01W (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Helicopter Ops
FAA

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 133.15 EASTNew Orleans
Approach/Departure 125.5 WESTNew Orleans
ASOS (504) 471-4486New Orleans
AWDAD STAR 125.5 WESTNew Orleans
CD PRE TAXI CLNC 120.925 New Orleans
CLASS B 133.15 NORTH & EASTNew Orleans
CLASS B 123.85 SE & SOUTHNew Orleans
CLASS B 125.5 WESTNew Orleans
Clearance Delivery 120.925 New Orleans
D-ATIS 127.55 New Orleans
Emergency 121.5 New Orleans
Ground Control 121.9 New Orleans
MNSTR STAR 133.15 EASTNew Orleans
OLEDD STAR 125.5 WESTNew Orleans
Tower 119.5 New Orleans
UNICOM 122.95 New Orleans

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
None
Airframe Repair:
None
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van
AM
Activities:
Airline Services
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KMSY. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

METARs from this airport:

KMSY
VFR
Obsv:
4:53 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
120°
@ 9 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.96 "Hg
Temp:
28.3 °C (82.9 °F)
Dew Pt:
25.6 °C (78.1 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 2000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 25000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KNEW
12 nm E
VFR
Obsv:
4:53 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
140°
@ 9 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.98 "Hg
Temp:
27.8 °C (82.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
25.6 °C (78.1 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KNBG
15 nm SE
VFR
Obsv:
4:55 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
140°
@ 7 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.97 "Hg
Temp:
27.8 °C (82.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
25.0 °C (77.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KAPS
18 nm W
VFR
Obsv:
5:35 AM GMT
(16 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.98 "Hg
Temp:
25.2 °C (77.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
24.9 °C (76.8 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

KNBG TAF
15 nm SE
Issued:
11:44 PM GMT
(6 hours ago)
Yesterday 11:00 PM - Today 6:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
120°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 3500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 10000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
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Yesterday 11:00 PM - Today 4:00 AM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
1.99 SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 25 G 35 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2500' AGL
  • Overcast 10000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Today 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 3500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 4000' AGL
  • Overcast 10000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
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Today 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
2.98 SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 20 G 30 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 3000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 11000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain, Mist
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Today 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
160°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 3000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 10000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
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Today 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
1.99 SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 25 G 35 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
  • Overcast 5000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Kevin Dolliole
Po Box 20007
New Orleans, LA 70141
(504) 303-7652 (Office)

Owner

City of New Orleans
Po Box 20007
New Orleans, LA 70141
(504) 658-4900 (Office)

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