Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): Codes, Runways & Location
Lafayette Regional Airport (IATA: LFT · ICAO: KLFT) is a medium-sized airport serving Lafayette, United States. It lies at 30.2053° N, 91.9876° W, 42 ft (13 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lafayette Regional Airport
Lafayette Regional Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Lafayette in United States. It is identified by the IATA code LFT and the ICAO code KLFT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lafayette Regional Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2438 m (8000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 42 ft (13 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) about 21 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,438 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Regional Airport
Where is Lafayette Regional Airport located?
Lafayette Regional Airport is located in Lafayette, United States. Its coordinates are 30.2053° N, 91.9876° W.
What is the airport code for Lafayette Regional Airport?
Lafayette Regional Airport has an IATA code of LFT and an ICAO code of KLFT.
How long is the runway at Lafayette Regional Airport?
Lafayette Regional Airport's longest runway is about 2438 m (8000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Lafayette Regional Airport have?
Lafayette Regional Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lafayette Regional Airport a major airport?
Lafayette Regional Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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