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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

New Orleans · Louisiana · United States

KMSYIATA MSY

Airport overview

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport serves New Orleans, United States. The longest reported open paved runway is 3,080 metres (10,104 feet). The directory lists 2 FBOs and 0 handling providers at this airport.

ICAO code: KMSY
IATA code: MSY
Local / reference code: MSY
Location: New Orleans · Louisiana · United States
Coordinates: 29.993272, -90.259028
Elevation above sea level: 1 m / 3 ft
Time zone: America/Chicago
Reported access: Public use
Longest open paved runway: 3,080 m / 10,104 ft
Business-aviation facilities: 2 FBOs · 0 handling providers
Fuel types: 100LL
Control tower: Yes
Customs airport designation: No
Landing-rights designation: Yes

Runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate here; consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements.

Runways (5 recorded)

All recorded runways at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighting / status
11/29	3,080 m10,104 ft	46 m150 ft	CONC	LightedReported open
02/20	2,134 m7,002 ft	46 m150 ft	CONC	LightedReported open
H1	15 m50 ft	15 m50 ft	ASPH	Lighting not reportedReported open
H2	15 m50 ft	15 m50 ft	CONC	Lighting not reportedReported open
06/24	1,088 m3,570 ft	46 m150 ft	ASP	LightedRecorded closed

Runway 11/29 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
11	105°	1 m / 3 ft	Not reported	29.99663, -90.28173
29	285°	0 m / 0.5 ft	93 m / 304 ft	29.98921, -90.25097

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
11	3,080 m / 10,104 ft	3,080 m / 10,104 ft	2,987 m / 9,800 ft	2,987 m / 9,800 ft	ILS/DME / ALSF2
29	3,080 m / 10,104 ft	3,080 m / 10,104 ft	3,080 m / 10,104 ft	2,987 m / 9,800 ft	ILS/DME / MALSR

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 02/20 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
02	15°	0 m / 1.3 ft	Not reported	29.98450, -90.25142
20	195°	-1 m / -2.9 ft	Not reported	30.00305, -90.24551

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
02	2,134 m / 7,002 ft	2,134 m / 7,002 ft	2,134 m / 7,002 ft	2,134 m / 7,002 ft	ILS/DME / RLLS
20	2,134 m / 7,002 ft	2,134 m / 7,002 ft	2,118 m / 6,948 ft	2,118 m / 6,948 ft	LOC/DME / MALS

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway H1 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
H1	Not reported	0 m / 0 ft	Not reported	29.99219, -90.26857

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
H1	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway H2 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
H2	Not reported	0 m / 0 ft	Not reported	29.99486, -90.26500

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
H2	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 06/24 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
06	60.4°	1 m / 2 ft	Not reported	29.99180, -90.25720
24	240.4°	0 m / 1 ft	Not reported	29.99670, -90.24750

FBOs & handling

Fixed-base operators · 2

Fixed-base operator

Atlantic Aviation New Orleans

749 Lockheed Drive, Kenner, LA
Mon-Sun: 24 Hours

Executive lounge · Customs assistance · Meeting room · Wi-Fi · Car rental

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Fixed-base operator

Signature Aviation St. Kenner

2200 Aberdeen Street, Kenner, Louisiana 70062
24/7

Executive lounge · Customs assistance · Meeting room · Wi-Fi · Refreshments

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History & management

The airport activation record dates to 1944-10; this is an administrative date and may differ from the airport’s founding. The recorded owner is City Of New Orleans. The recorded operator is New Orleans.

Inception year: Not reported
Airport activation date: 1944-10
Recorded owner: City Of New Orleans
Recorded operator: New Orleans
Airport manager: Kevin Dolliole
Manager telephone: (504) 303-7652

An inception year and an airport activation date are different facts. Confirm current ownership and management with the airport.

Airport communications

Type	Service	Frequency
A/D	NEW ORLEANS APP/DEP	123.85 MHz
ATIS	ATIS	127.55 MHz
CLD	CLNC DEL	127.2 MHz
GND	GND	121.9 MHz
TWR	TWR	119.5 MHz
UNIC	UNICOM	122.95 MHz

Use current official aeronautical publications for operational communications.

Airport & runway remarks (8)

Airport remarks can include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures; check current publications before a flight.

AIRPORT180 DEG & LOCKED WHEEL TURNS PROHIBITED ON ASPH SFC ACFT 12500 LBS & OVER.
AIRPORTFLOCKS OF BIRDS ON & IN VICINITY OF ARPT.
AIRPORTRY 11 NOISE SENSITIVE FOR DEP; AVBL FOR OPNL NECESSITY. ALL RYS NOISE SENSITIVE FOR ARR. ARRIVING TURBOJETS MUST MAKE 5 MILE FINAL APCH TO MINIMIZE NOISE.
AIRPORTTWY G BTN RWY 11/29 AND TWY S SFC MOV GUIDANCE AND CTL SYSTEM U/S PERM
AIRPORTTWY E TSA IS REDUCED TO 171 FT, BTW TWY A AND APCH END RWY 11 DUE TO OBSTN.
RUNWAY_END+12 FT ROAD PARALLEL TO AND 365 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN 0-200 FT FM RY END.
RUNWAY_END+13 FT ROAD PARALLEL TO AND 289 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN 0-200 FT FM RY END.
RUNWAY_END_OBSTN+53 FT TREE, 1557 FT DIST, 694 FT R, 30:1 BASED ON DSPLCD THLD.