Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Codes, Runways & Location
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (IATA: MSY · ICAO: KMSY) is a large airport serving New Orleans, United States. It lies at 29.9934° N, 90.2647° W, 4 ft (1 m) above sea level.
Overview of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of New Orleans in United States. It is identified by the IATA code MSY and the ICAO code KMSY. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3080 m (10104 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 4 ft (1 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lakefront Airport (NEW) about 23 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 ≈ 3,080 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Where is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport located?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located in New Orleans, United States. Its coordinates are 29.9934° N, 90.2647° W.
What is the airport code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has an IATA code of MSY and an ICAO code of KMSY.
How long is the runway at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport's longest runway is about 3080 m (10104 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport have?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport a major airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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