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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Louisiana / MSY
Large airport · MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
New Orleans, Louisiana · 4 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
15,385 ratings
1
Operators based
4
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
New Orleans, LouisianaELEV 4 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
15,385
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
4
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lakefront Airport (NEW), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY / MSY) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 4 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, MSY is a home base: Flightline First, LLC operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Lakefront Airport (NEW, 13 nm), New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG, 16 nm), and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR, 56 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,104-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the New Orleans, LA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MSY to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KMSY. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation New Orleans
Your FBO? Claim it, freeThe Crescent City, NOLA, The Big Easy, the variety of nicknames for our city is nothing compared to the variety of attractions and reasons to visit us. From the moment you arrive at Atlantic Aviation MSY, our staff's exceptional service will make it easy for you to relax while we take care of all your aircraft needs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 130.375
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support St. Kenner
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWander through the cobblestone streets of the historic French Quarter, or visit the top flight art museums and galleries that dot this city. Enjoy world-class music and architecture that is unabashedly opulent and quirky. This is New Orleans, from the grand and elegant to the funky and fun.
- Fuel
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.6
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Moving from the gates to baggage claim is seamless, without the congestion or confusion often found in larger airports.”
Bob Rice5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“TSA security friendly helpful.”
Jeff S5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMSY
IATA
MSY
FAA / Local
MSY
Elevation
4 ft
Coordinates
29.9934° N · 90.2647° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs LA fields
state range 2–330 ft
At 4 ft, MSY sits lower than 93% of the 27 Louisiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,104 ft
- 11/2910,104 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02/207,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,104 ft
MSY's 10,104 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmNEWLakefront AirportNew Orleans
- 16nmNBGNew Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender FieldNew Orleans
- 56nmBTRBaton Rouge Metropolitan AirportBaton Rouge
- 67nmGPTGulfport Biloxi International AirportGulfport
- 72nmMCBMcComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis FieldMcComb
- 74nmBIXKeesler Air Force BaseBiloxi
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKMSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · New Orleans, LA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MSY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 262 nm | 1h 1m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 378 nm | 1h 17m |
| Austin (AUS) | 384 nm | 1h 18m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 410 nm | 1h 21m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 573 nm | 1h 44m |
| Miami (MIA) | 586 nm | 1h 46m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 729 nm | 2h 6m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 830 nm | 2h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MSY?
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,104 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MSY?
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,104 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MSY?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport as a home base, including Flightline First, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve MSY: Atlantic Aviation New Orleans and Signature Flight Support St. Kenner. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MSY?
- The closest alternate is Lakefront Airport (NEW), about 13 nm away, followed by New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MSY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 1m (262 nm), Dallas about 1h 17m (378 nm), Austin about 1h 18m (384 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.