New Iberia Acadiana Airport (KARA / ARA)
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KARA airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KARA
- IATA code
- ARA
- City
- New Iberia
- Region
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 24 ft (7 m)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- Coordinates
- 30.0378° N, 91.8839° W
- Empty legs from
- 0
- Empty legs to
- 0
Weather & airport info KARA
Current weather
Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 04 Nov, 08:53 UTC- Wind
- 6 kt (11 km/h) from northwest (320°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- few clouds at 2,500 ft, scattered clouds at 3,400 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft
- Temperature
- 20 °C (dew point 19 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,012 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KARA 040853Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM FEW025 SCT034 OVC110 20/19 A2987 RMK AO2 RAE0758 SLP112 P0000 60037 T02000189 56005
Forecast (TAF)
- 04 Nov, 09:00–14:00 UTCfrom7 kt (13 km/h) from northwest (320°) · visibility 10 km or more · overcast at 2,000 ft
- 04 Nov, 14:00–00:00 UTCfrom8 kt (15 km/h) from north (350°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 15,000 ft
- 05 Nov, 00:00–06:00 UTCfrom3 kt (6 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · no significant clouds
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KARA 040527Z 0406/0506 19005KT P6SM SHRA SCT020 OVC150 TEMPO 0406/0408 5SM -RA BR OVC020 FM040900 32007KT P6SM OVC020 FM041400 35008KT P6SM SCT150 FM050000 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
Airport
- Elevation
- 24 ft (7 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:23 / 17:18 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,439 m (8,002 ft) | concrete | yes |
| 16W/34W | 1,524 m (5,000 ft) | water | no |
Radio frequencies
- Clearance: 121.7
- CTAF: 125
- Ground: 121.7
- Tower: 125
- UNICOM: 122.95
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KARA
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (5)
Minimums (2)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KARA(5)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure: operational5149/26· from 04 Nov, 15:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 21:00 UTC
Instrument approach procedure ACADIANA RGNL, NEW IBERIA, LA. ILS (instrument landing system) or localizer runway 35, amendment 2A... DME (distance measuring) REQUIRED except for aircraft equipped with SUITABLE RNAV (area navigation) SYSTEM with GPS, LSU VORTAC beacon out of service. 4 Nov 15:00 UTC -2611042100EST
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IAP ACADIANA RGNL, NEW IBERIA, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 35, AMDT 2A... DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, LSU VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE. 2611041500-2611042100EST
Q) KZHU/QPIAO/I/NBO/A/000/999/3002N09153W005 A) KARA B) 2603231807 C) 2611021807EST E) ARA ACADIANA RGNL, NEW IBERIA, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 35, AMDT 2A... DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, LSU VORTAC U/S.
- Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure: changedA0163/26· from 04 Nov, 15:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 21:00 UTC
The instrument approach for runway 35 requires DME, unless the aircraft is equipped with a suitable RNAV system with GPS, as the LSU VORTAC is out of service.
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IAP ACADIANA RGNL, NEW IBERIA, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 35, AMDT 2A... DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, LSU VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE.
A0163/26 NOTAMN Q) KZHU/QPICH/I/NBO/A/000/999/3002N09153W005 A) KARA B) 2611041500 C) 2611042100 E) IAP ACADIANA RGNL, NEW IBERIA, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 35, AMDT 2A... DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, LSU VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE.
- Out of serviceObstacle10/011· until 14 Feb, 21:57 UTC
An obstacle, a tower light (ASR 1211456), is out of service. The tower is located 3.5 nautical miles east-southeast of Acadiana Regional airport, its top is 276.9 feet above sea level, 257.9 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1211456) 300054.10N0914922.20W (3.5NM ESE ARA) 276.9FT (257.9FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableA0161/26· until 30 Nov, 22:33 UTC
A tower light 8.4 nautical miles east of the airport is out of service. Its top is 228 feet above sea level, 212 feet above ground.
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TOWER LGT (ASR 1305646) 300352.80N0914330.20W (8.4NM E ARA) 228FT (212FT AGL) U/S
A0161/26 NOTAMN Q) KZHU/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/999/3003N09143W001 A) KARA B) 2610162233 C) 2611302233 E) TOWER LGT (ASR 1305646) 300352.80N0914330.20W (8.4NM E ARA) 228FT (212FT AGL) U/S
- NoticeAirspace11/001· until 07 Nov, 00:01 UTC
The airspace for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is restricted daily within a 4 nautical mile radius of Acadiana Regional Airport, from the surface up to 500 feet above ground.
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AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 4NM RADIUS OF ARA SFC-500FT AGL DLY 1400-0001
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Acadiana Regional Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 85
- Departures
- 37
- Different jets
- 38
Most frequent origins: Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (5), Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (4), Conroe/North Houston Regional Airport (3), William P Hobby Airport (3).
Most frequent destinations: Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (6).
Most common aircraft types: Daher TBM 700 (24), Pilatus PC-12 (22), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (18), Cessna Citation X (6), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (6).
Tuesday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Bristow U.S.Houma (Terrebonne) (KHUM) · Helicopter
- Contour Flight ManagementSmyrna (KMQY) · Midsize jet, Super midsize jet
- RLCGalliano South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr (KGAO) · Helicopter
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KARA airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at New Iberia airport (KARA) today?
There are currently 3 valid NOTAMs for New Iberia (KARA). Affected: Obstacle: out of service; Obstacle lights: unserviceable. 2 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at New Iberia airport (KARA)?
According to the latest weather report for KARA (METAR, 04 Nov, 08:53 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 6 kt (11 km/h) from northwest (320°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 20 °C (dew point 19 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at New Iberia airport (KARA)?
New Iberia (KARA) has 2 runways: runway 16/34 with 2,439 m (8,002 ft), concrete and runway 16W/34W with 1,524 m (5,000 ft), water. The longest is 2,439 m.
What are the radio frequencies at New Iberia airport (KARA)?
Frequencies at KARA: Tower 125 MHz and Ground 121.7 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Acadiana Regional Airport?
The ICAO code is KARA and the IATA code is ARA. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KARA airport?
Acadiana Regional Airport sits at 24 ft (7 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.
Can I fly to KARA by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Acadiana Regional Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
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