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Runways · KARA

Runways at Acadiana Rgnl, headings, length, surface and ILS (KARA)

ACADIANA RGNL · NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA

Runway system
Towered
2
runways
Longest
8,002 ft
ILS
1
Surface
CONC · WATER

Acadiana Rgnl in New Iberia, Louisiana has 2 runways. The longest is 17/35 at 8,002 ft by 200 ft on concrete. The other runway is 17W/35W at 5,000 ft by 150 ft on water. The field elevation is 24 ft MSL. The tower is open 0600-2100. ILS is published for runway 35. Runway headings are 168° and 348° magnetic on both runway ends. Right traffic is published for runway 35 on 17/35. Right traffic is also published for runway 17W on 17W/35W. No LAHSO notes are published. No noise abatement notes are published.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KARA.

Runway & wind

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180° · 13 kt
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RWY 17
168°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 168° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,024 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
17/35168° / 348°8,002 ft200 ftCONC35 R
17W/35W168° / 348°5,000 ft150 ftWATER17W R

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise. The airport has a control tower, so ATC sequences the pattern during tower hours. Right traffic is published for runway 35 on 17/35. Right traffic is also published for runway 17W on 17W/35W. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before departure.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

RWY 17RWY 35RWY 17WRWY 35W

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KARA?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway at KARA. It is 8,002 ft long and 200 ft wide on concrete.
Does KARA have ILS?
Yes. ILS is published for runway 35.
What are the runway headings at Acadiana Rgnl?
Runway 17/35 and runway 17W/35W both have magnetic headings of 168° and 348°.
Is KARA a towered airport?
Yes. The control tower is open 0600-2100.
Which runway has right traffic at KARA?
Right traffic is published for runway 35 on 17/35. Right traffic is also published for runway 17W on 17W/35W.
What surface types are in use at KARA?
Concrete and water are in use at KARA.
What is the pattern altitude at KARA?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise.