Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
KMSY, New Orleans, LA
15 miles from NEW
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (10,104 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to the French Quarter
Louis Armstrong airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Lakefront (NEW)
Lakefront Airport, on Lake Pontchartrain, is the closest jet airport to the French Quarter.
- Codes
- NEW / KNEW
- Elevation
- 8 ft
- Longest runway
- 18R/36L (6,879 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying into Lakefront
- Lakefront Airport, on Lake Pontchartrain, is the closest jet airport to the French Quarter.
- A 6,900-foot runway suits most business jets.
- Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest are the busiest times.
Planning a trip to New Orleans? See the New Orleans private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 6 miles to the French Quarter.
Flight Times to Lakefront
Estimated one-way times and prices to NEW for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,165 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,400–$19,400 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,685 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,800–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 659 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 447 mi | 1 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 822 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 315 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,918 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,500–$28,000 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,509 mi | 3 hr 25 min$14,800–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$17,900–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near Lakefront
Alternatives when NEW is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
KGPT, Gulfport, MS
62 miles from NEW
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (9,002 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Gulfport and 15 miles to the Biloxi casinos
Gulfport-Biloxi airport guideBaton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
KBTR, Baton Rouge, LA
75 miles from NEW
- Longest runway
- 04L/22R (7,500 ft)
About 8 miles to downtown Baton Rouge and 12 miles to LSU
Baton Rouge Metro airport guideMobile Regional Airport
KMOB, Mobile, AL
115 miles from NEW
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (8,502 ft)
About 12 miles to downtown Mobile
Mobile Regional airport guideLafayette Regional Airport
KLFT, Lafayette, LA
117 miles from NEW
- Longest runway
- 04R/22L (8,000 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Lafayette
Lafayette Regional airport guideMobile Downtown Airport
KBFM, Mobile, AL
123 miles from NEW
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (9,618 ft)
About 4 miles to downtown Mobile
Mobile Downtown airport guideLakefront Private Jet Questions
How far is Lakefront from town?
About 6 miles to the French Quarter.