KMSY

VFR

LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL

NEW ORLEANS · LOUISIANA

Elev
3'
Longest RWY
10,104'11/29
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Before you fly into KMSY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,003'
MSL · field 3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +12 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF KMSY

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

KMSY 271753Z 16014G22KT 10SM FEW025 SCT080 SCT250 29/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02890206 10289 20228 50001
Wind
160° @ 14G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,622 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
10 NM W
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
MSY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN DOLLIOLE
Address
PO BOX 20007, NEW ORLEANS LA 70141

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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160° · 14 kt
RWY 20
194°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 194° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,003 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29104° / 284°10,104 ftCONCStandard L
02/20Favored14° / 194°7,002 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1110,104'10,104'9,800'9,800'PAPI 4-box right(2.8°)ALSF2
2910,104'10,104'10,104'9,800'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR53', tree, 1557' from thr, 694' R of cntrln, slope 25
027,002'7,002'7,002'7,002'PAPI 4-box left(3°)RLLS12', road, 200' from thr, 365' R of cntrln, slope 0
207,002'7,002'6,948'6,948'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALS13', road, 200' from thr, 289' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 4

RWY 02
LD · CAT I
JFI
111.7
RWY 11
LD · CAT IIIB
MSY
109.9
RWY 20
LE · CAT I
ONW
111.7
RWY 29
LD · CAT I
HOX
109.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 02
KMSY · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AFRT,CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Flocks of birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway G between runway 11/29 and taxiway S surface movement guidance and control system is out of service permanently.Show FAA
  • Runway 11 is noise sensitive for departure and available for optional necessity. All runways are noise sensitive for arrival. Arriving turbojets must make a 5 mile final approach to minimize noise.Show FAA
  • 180 DEG & LOCKED WHEEL TURNS PROHIBITED ON ASPH SFC ACFT 12500 LBS & OVER.

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29The pavement classification number value for runway 11/29 is 510 rigid, medium, wet, and tire.Show FAA
  • 02/20The pavement classification number value for runway 02/20 is 600 rigid, dual, wet, and tire.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02There is a 12 foot high road parallel to and 365 feet right of centerline from zero to 200 feet from runway 02 end.Show FAA
  • 20There is a 13 foot high road parallel to and 289 feet left of centerline from zero to 200 feet from runway 20 end.Show FAA
  • 29There is a 53 foot high tree 1,557 feet distant, 694 feet right, at a 30 to 1 obstacle clearance slope based on displaced threshold for runway 29.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KMSY

Answer card
ICAO
KMSY
Name
LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL
Location
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Elevation
3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,003 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 10,104 ft
Published ILS approaches
4
Published frequencies
21
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl sits in New Orleans, Louisiana. Field elevation is 3 ft MSL. The airport has 2 concrete runways. The longest is 10,104 ft on 11/29. Tower service is 24 hours. Four ILS approaches are published for runway ends 02, 11, 20 and 29.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern information before you go. The field is in a busy metro area. Noise sensitivity is a real issue here. Runway 11 is noise sensitive for departure and is available only for optional necessity. All runways are noise sensitive for arrival. Arriving turbojets must plan a 5 mile final to help reduce noise.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Atlantic Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Flocks of birds are reported on and near the airport, so expect extra vigilance on arrival and departure. Taxiway G between runway 11/29 and taxiway S is permanently out of service for surface movement guidance and control. Runway 29 also has a published tree obstruction note near the threshold area. This is a low-elevation coastal airport, so the big operational focus is traffic flow, bird activity and staying sharp on taxi routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KMSY?
Field elevation is 3 ft MSL. That low elevation means density altitude is usually not the main issue. Weather and traffic flow can still drive the workload.
What is the longest runway at KMSY?
The longest runway is 11/29 at 10,104 ft. That gives plenty of pavement for most aircraft types, subject to performance and runway conditions.
Does KMSY have ILS approaches?
Yes. Four ILS approaches are listed for runway ends 02, 11, 20 and 29. Check the current Chart Supplement for the approach details you plan to use.
What are the tower hours at KMSY?
The control tower is open 24 hours. Expect a busy Class B environment. Be ready for ATC instructions and sequencing.
What is the pattern altitude at KMSY?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before flying in.
Which FBOs are on the field at KMSY?
Signature Aviation and Atlantic Aviation are on the field. Both carry 100LL and Jet A.
Are there noise restrictions at KMSY?
Yes. Runway 11 is noise sensitive for departure and is available only for optional necessity. All runways are noise sensitive for arrival. Arriving turbojets must plan a 5 mile final approach to reduce noise.
What should I watch for on taxi and runway operations at KMSY?
Bird activity is reported on and near the airport. Taxiway G between runway 11/29 and taxiway S is permanently out of service. Verify your taxi clearance carefully.

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