Lakefront Airport
Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)
About 12h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Lakefront Airport
Lakefront Airport is a public airport five miles northeast of downtown New Orleans, in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation reliever airport.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KNEWNOTAMs
KNEWReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18R / 36L▸ displaced | 6,879 ft / 2,097 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 18L / 36R | 3,697 ft / 1,127 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 09 / 27 | 3,114 ft / 949 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (9)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | NEW ORLEANS APP/DEP | 123.850 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.900 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.400 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.950 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.700 MHz |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 141.350 MHz |
| RDO | DE RIDDER RDO | 122.600 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.950 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Arrivals (STARs) (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Runway hot spots (1)
Showing 12 of 15 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(6)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 2000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| NEW ORLEANS CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 2500 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| NEW ORLEANS CLASS B AREA E | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AIRPORT CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
| NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AIRPORT CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
| A381 SR-SS DAILY | Special use | Danger | GND | 2000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Whitney Center | 696 ft | 52 ft | — |
| Sheraton New Orleans Hotel | 479 ft | 112 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 459 ft | 82 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 453 ft | 33 ft | — |
| New Orleans Marriott | 449 ft | 141 ft | — |
| One Canal Place | 440 ft | 194 ft | — |
| 1010 Common | 440 ft | 184 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 423 ft | 92 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lakefront Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Lakefront Airport?
The ICAO code for Lakefront Airport is KNEW, and its IATA code is NEW.
Where is Lakefront Airport located?
Lakefront Airport is medium airport located in New Orleans, United States, at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m).
How many runways does Lakefront Airport have?
Lakefront Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 6,879 ft / 2,097 m.
What time zone is Lakefront Airport in?
Lakefront Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Lakefront Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Lakefront Airport is approximately 1.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Lakefront Airport?
The nearest airport to Lakefront Airport is Fisher's Field (82LA), about 8.3 nm to the se, followed by Southern Seaplane Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Lakefront Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.