KLFT

VFR

LAFAYETTE RGNL/PAUL FOURNET FLD

LAFAYETTE · LOUISIANA

Elev
40.9'
Longest RWY
8,000'04R/22L
Tower
05:30–22:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Before you fly into KLFT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
05:30–22:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,040.9'
MSL · field 40.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KLFT

Current METAR

Observed 06:53Z

KLFT 120653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/24 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02500244
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,164 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
LFT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVEN L. PICOU, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Address
200 TERMINAL DRIVE, SUITE 200, LAFAYETTE LA 70508-2124

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI
DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 04R
036°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04R · 036° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,041 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04R/22L36° / 216°8,000 ftASPH04R R
11/29107° / 287°5,403 ftASPH11 R
04L/22R36° / 216°4,098 ftASPH22R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04R8,000'8,000'8,000'8,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)49', pole, 1843' from thr, 325' R of cntrln, slope 34
22L8,000'8,000'8,000'7,659'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR57', trees, 1066' from thr, 214' R of cntrln, slope 36
115,403'5,403'5,403'5,403'PAPI 4-box left(3°)30', trees, 1082' from thr, 134' R of cntrln, slope 29
295,403'5,403'5,403'5,155'PAPI 4-box left(3°)49', tree, 1878' from thr, 302' R of cntrln, slope 34
04L4,098'4,098'4,098'4,098'PAPI 2-box left(3°)27', tree, 996' from thr, 83' R of cntrln, slope 29
22R4,098'4,098'4,098'4,098'PAPI 2-box left(3°)54', tree, 2364' from thr, 5' R of cntrln, slope 40

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KLFT LAFAYETTE RGNL/PAUL FOURNET FLD in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, showing runways 04R/22L, 11/29, 04L/22R drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 04R
LD · CAT I
TYN
110.9
RWY 22L
LD · CAT I
LFT
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 04R
KLFT · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • RWY 11/29; RWY 04L/22R & RWY 04R/22L LGTD DISTANCE REMAINING SIGNS.
  • 155 FT OIL RIG 1 NM SE OF ARPT.
  • MIGRATORY BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • CTC GND CTL PRIOR TO PUSH BACK FM TERMINAL.
  • USE CTN TWR BLIND SPOTS ON TWY M EAST & WEST OF TWY E.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
  • TAXILANE A AND ALL PRKG RAMPS ARE NON-MOVEMENT AREAS.
  • ATCT HAS LTD VIS OF NORTH PRKG RAMP.

Lighting notes

  • DUSK-DAWN. WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 22L - CTAF; MIRL RWY 04L/22R NOT AVBL.

Fuel notes

  • A+CALL 337-234-3100.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04R/22LPCR VALUE: 670/F/B/X/T
  • 11/29PCR VALUE: 720/F/D/X/T
  • 04L/22RRWY 04L/22R NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. RWY CLSD 2230-0530.

Arresting gear

  • 04R_EMASENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 223 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 04R.
  • 11_EMASENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 300 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 11.
  • 22L_EMASENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 380.7 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 22L.
  • 29_EMASENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 448 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 29.

Other notes

  • PPR FOR UNSCHEDULED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 337-703-4800.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KLFT

Answer card
ICAO
KLFT
Name
LAFAYETTE RGNL/PAUL FOURNET FLD
Location
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
Elevation
40.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,040.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0530-2230
Total runways
3
Longest runway
04R/22L · 8,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
17
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

KLFT is in Lafayette, Louisiana. The field elevation is 40.9 ft MSL. It has three asphalt runways. The longest is 8,000 ft on 04R/22L. The airport is towered. Tower hours are 0530-2230. It has ILS approaches on 04R and 22L. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call 337-234-3100 for current service details. The airport also has a few operational items worth planning for. Ground wants a call before pushback from the terminal. Tower has limited visibility of the north parking ramp. Watch for blind spots on taxiway M near taxiway E. Migratory birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway 04L/22R is closed from 2230 to 0530. It also is not available for certain large passenger operations. If you are flying a larger aircraft or a night arrival, check the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLFT?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What ILS approaches are available at KLFT?
KLFT has ILS approaches to runway 04R and runway 22L. Plan for those ends if you want an ILS into Lafayette.
What are the tower hours at Lafayette Regional?
The tower is open from 0530 to 2230. Outside those hours, use the published lighting and CTAF procedures in the current Chart Supplement.
Which runway is the longest at KLFT?
Runway 04R/22L is the longest runway. It is 8,000 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KLFT?
Signature Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is runway 04L/22R available at night at KLFT?
Runway 04L/22R is closed from 2230 to 0530. The remarks also say medium intensity runway lights for 04L/22R are not available.
Are there any taxi or ramp cautions at KLFT?
Yes. Tower has limited visibility of the north parking ramp. The remarks also call out blind spots on taxiway M near taxiway E. Use extra caution on the ground.
Does KLFT have any special operational restrictions?
Yes. Prior permission is required for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. The remarks also note EMAS at the departure ends of 22L, 11 and 29.

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