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New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW / NEW)

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KNEW airport at a glance

ICAO code
KNEW
IATA code
NEW
City
New Orleans
Region
Louisiana
Country
United States
Elevation
8 ft (2 m)
Time zone
America/Chicago (UTC-6)
Coordinates
30.0424° N, 90.0283° W
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Weather & airport info KNEW

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 11:53 UTC
Wind
7 kt (13 km/h) from east (80°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
overcast at 1,800 ft
Temperature
22 °C (dew point 21 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,015 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KNEW 031153Z AUTO 08007KT 9SM OVC018 22/21 A2998 RMK AO1 SLP145 T02170211 10228 20217 50004

Forecast (TAF)

  • 03 Nov, 12:00–15:00 UTC
    8 kt (15 km/h) from east (90°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 1,900 ft, broken clouds at 2,500 ft
  • 03 Nov, 15:00–18:00 UTCfrom
    9 kt (17 km/h) from east-southeast (110°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 1,500 ft, broken clouds at 2,100 ft
  • 03 Nov, 18:00–03:00 UTCfrom
    8 kt (15 km/h) from east-southeast (110°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 2,800 ft, scattered clouds at 3,500 ft
  • 04 Nov, 03:00–10:00 UTCfrom
    4 kt (7 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 2,200 ft, broken clouds at 2,600 ft
  • 04 Nov, 10:00–12:00 UTCfrom
    3 kt (6 km/h) from southwest (220°) · visibility 6 km · Mist · overcast at 300 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KNEW 031120Z 0312/0412 09008KT P6SM SCT019 BKN025 FM031500 11009KT P6SM BKN015 BKN021 FM031800 11008KT P6SM FEW028 SCT035 FM040300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN022 BKN026 FM041000 22003KT 4SM BR OVC003

Airport

Elevation
8 ft (2 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:15 / 17:11 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
18R/36L2,097 m (6,879 ft)asphaltyes
18L/36R1,127 m (3,697 ft)asphaltyes
09/27949 m (3,114 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • ATIS: 124.9
  • Clearance: 127.4
  • CTAF: 118.95
  • Ground: 121.7
  • Tower: 118.95
  • 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 KNEW

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Minimums (2)
Hot spots (1)
Other (7)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KNEW(11)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceILS: unserviceable10/022· until 06 Nov, 20:00 UTC (estimated)

    The instrument landing system (ILS) for runway 18R is out of service. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.

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    NAV ILS RWY 18R LOC/DME U/S

    10/022 NOTAMR
Q) KZHU/QICAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3002N09001W025
A) KNEW
B) 2610211032
C) 2611062000EST

E) ILS RWY 18R LOC/DME U/S
  • Out of serviceObstacle10/021· until 24 Nov, 17:00 UTC

    A tower light is out of service. The tower is located 6.5 nautical miles southwest of the airport and its top is 313.0 feet above sea level, 315.0 feet above ground.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1023943) 295714.80N0900553.70W (6.5NM SW NEW) 313.0FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S

    10/021 NOTAMN<BR>
<B>Q) </B>KZHU/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/004/3002N09001W005<BR>
<B>A) </B>KNEW<BR>
<B>B) </B>2610201926<BR>
<B>C) </B>2611241700<BR>
<B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASR 1023943) 295714.80N0900553.70W (6.5NM SW NEW) 313.0FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S<BR>
  • Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable10/020· until 17 Jan, 04:00 UTC

    An obstacle, a tower light, is out of service. Its top is 501.0 ft above sea level, 499.0 ft above ground, and it is located 6.6 nautical miles south of the airport.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1026699) 295600.70N0900240.30W (6.6NM S NEW) 501.0FT (499.0FT AGL) U/S

    10/020 NOTAMN<br/>
<b>Q) </b>KZHU/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/006/3002N09001W005<br/>
<b>A) </b>KNEW<br/>
<b>B) </b>2610191552<br/>
<b>C) </b>2701170400<br/>
<b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1026699) 295600.70N0900240.30W (6.6NM S NEW) 501.0FT (499.0FT AGL) U/S<br/>
  • Out of serviceObstacle10/019· until 03 Dec, 13:32 UTC

    A tower obstacle light 9.7 nautical miles northeast of the airport is out of service. Its top is 407 feet above sea level, 400 feet above ground.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1300473) 300732.50N0895202.50W (9.7NM NE NEW) 407FT (400FT AGL) U/S

  • Out of serviceObstacle10/009· until 08 Nov, 23:59 UTC

    An obstacle tower light 8.1 nautical miles south of the airport is out of service; its top is 1048.9 ft above sea level, 1047.9 ft above ground.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1220144) 295422.90N0900222.10W (8.1NM S NEW) 1048.9FT (1047.9FT AGL) U/S

    10/009 NOTAMN<BR>
<B>Q) </B>KZHU/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/011/3002N09001W005<BR>
<B>A) </B>KNEW<BR>
<B>B) </B>2610081538<BR>
<B>C) </B>2611082359<BR>
<B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASR 1220144) 295422.90N0900222.10W (8.1NM S NEW) 1048.9FT (1047.9FT AGL) U/S<BR>
  • Out of serviceObstacle10/006· until 05 Nov, 23:00 UTC

    An obstacle, a tower with its top 270.0 ft above sea level (269.0 ft above ground), is out of service. It is located 8.7 nautical miles south of the airport.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1045167) 295353.00N0900023.00W (8.7NM S NEW) 270.0FT (269.0FT AGL) U/S

    10/006 NOTAMN<BR>
<B>Q) </B>KZHU/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/003/3002N09001W005<BR>
<B>A) </B>KNEW<BR>
<B>B) </B>2610052244<BR>
<B>C) </B>2611052300<BR>
<B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASR 1045167) 295353.00N0900023.00W (8.7NM S NEW) 270.0FT (269.0FT AGL) U/S<BR>
  • Out of serviceRunway10/005· until 07 Nov, 03:00 UTC

    The PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) for runway 27 is out of service. The PAPI helps pilots maintain the correct glide path to the runway.

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    RWY 27 PAPI U/S

  • Out of servicePAPI: unserviceable10/004· until 07 Nov, 03:00 UTC

    The PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) for runway 09 is out of service. The PAPI helps pilots maintain the correct glide path to the runway.

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    RWY 09 PAPI U/S

    10/004 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QLPAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/3002N09001W005
A) KNEW
B) 2610051733
C) 2611070300

E) RWY 09 PAPI U/S
3 more NOTAMs
  • NoticeAirspace10/024· from 04 Nov, 14:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 22:00 UTC (estimated)

    Flight check aircraft (FLTCK ACFT OPS) are operating in the airspace within a 5 nautical mile radius of Lakefront airport, from the surface up to 3500 feet above ground level (AGL). The aircraft's callsign is FLC72.

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    AIRSPACE FLTCK ACFT OPS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 5NM RADIUS OF NEW SFC-3500FT AGL ACFT CS FLC72

  • NoticeInstrument approach procedure5292/26· until 06 May, 15:07 UTC (estimated)

    Near the airport, there are two temporary cranes: one has its top 201 ft above sea level, 2758 ft south of the airport, and another has its top 182 ft above sea level, 1649 ft east of the airport.

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    IAP LAKEFRONT, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 18R, AMDT 1A... VOR/DME RWY 36L, AMDT 9A... CIRCLING CATS A/B MDA 560/HAA 553. TEMPORARY CRANE, 201 MSL, 2758FT SOUTH OF KNEW AIRPORT, (2026-ASW-364-NRA), TEMPORARY CRANE, 182 MSL, 1649FT EAST OF KNEW AIRPORT (2025-ASW-8013-NRA). 2609241507-2705061507EST

    Q) KZHU/QPIXX/I/NBO/A/000/999/3002N09001W005
A) KNEW
B) 2609241506
C) 2705061506EST
E) NEW LAKEFRONT, NEW ORLEANS, LA.
ILS OR LOC RWY 18R, AMDT 1A...
VOR/DME RWY 36L, AMDT 9A...
CIRCLING CATS A/B MDA 560/HAA 553.
TEMPORARY CRANE, 201 MSL, 2758FT SOUTH OF KNEW AIRPORT, (2026-ASW-364-NRA), TEMPORARY CRANE, 182 MSL, 1649FT EAST OF KNEW AIRPORT (2025-ASW-8013-NRA).
  • NoticeInstrument approach procedure5293/26· until 06 May, 15:07 UTC (estimated)

    At Lakefront airport, for the RNAV (GPS) approach to runway 36L, Original-B, there is a temporary crane. This crane has a top of 201 feet above mean sea level and is located 1051 feet southeast of runway 36L.

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    IAP LAKEFRONT, NEW ORLEANS, LA. RNAV (GPS) RWY 36L, ORIG-B... LPV DA 372/HAT 365. TEMPORARY CRANE, 201 MSL, 1051FT SOUTHEAST OF RWY 36L, (2026-ASW-364-NRA). 2609241507-2705061507EST

    Q) KZHU/QPIXX/I/NBO/A/000/999/3002N09001W005
A) KNEW
B) 2609241505
C) 2705061505EST
E) NEW LAKEFRONT, NEW ORLEANS, LA.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 36L, ORIG-B...
LPV DA 372/HAT 365.
TEMPORARY CRANE, 201 MSL, 1051FT SOUTHEAST OF RWY 36L, (2026-ASW-364-NRA).

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 Lakefront Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
730
Departures
686
Different jets
500

Most frequent origins: Dallas Love Field (17), William P Hobby Airport (17), Baton Rouge Metropolitan Ryan Field (15), Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (15), Teterboro Airport (13).

Most frequent destinations: Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (30), William P Hobby Airport (21), Teterboro Airport (15), Baton Rouge Metropolitan Ryan Field (13), Dallas Love Field (12).

Most common aircraft types: Embraer Phenom 300 (99), Pilatus PC-12 (87), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (83), Cessna Citation CJ3 (68), Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore (61).

Sunday is the busiest day.

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KNEW airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at New Orleans airport (KNEW) today?

There are currently 10 valid NOTAMs for New Orleans (KNEW). Affected: ILS: unserviceable; Obstacle: out of service; Obstacle lights: unserviceable; Runway: out of service and 1 more. 1 more NOTAM starts 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 Orleans airport (KNEW)?

According to the latest weather report for KNEW (METAR, 03 Nov, 11:53 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 7 kt (13 km/h) from east (80°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 22 °C (dew point 21 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at New Orleans airport (KNEW)?

New Orleans (KNEW) has 3 runways: runway 18R/36L with 2,097 m (6,879 ft), asphalt, runway 18L/36R with 1,127 m (3,697 ft), asphalt and runway 09/27 with 949 m (3,114 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,097 m.

What are the radio frequencies at New Orleans airport (KNEW)?

Frequencies at KNEW: Tower 118.95 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz and ATIS 124.9 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Lakefront Airport?

The ICAO code is KNEW and the IATA code is NEW. 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 KNEW airport?

Lakefront Airport sits at 8 ft (2 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.

Can I fly to KNEW by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Lakefront 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.

Are there empty legs from or to KNEW?

There are currently 33 empty legs departing from and 32 arriving at Lakefront Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.