Flying in New Orleans, LA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of New Orleans — the nearest is Lakefront Airport (KNEW), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 56m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 04m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near New Orleans
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Lakefront Airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Slidell Airport
South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport
Houma Terrebonne Airport
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport
Picayune Municipal Airport
Stennis International Airport
George R Carr Memorial Air Field
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
Keesler Air Force Base
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 05:02–18:58 | 13h 56m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:58–17:02 | 10h 04m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25.1°C / 77°F | 17.5°C / 64°F | 22 km/h | 47% |
| Summer | 31.4°C / 89°F | 25.2°C / 77°F | 17 km/h | 67% |
| Autumn | 25.1°C / 77°F | 18.4°C / 65°F | 18 km/h | 36% |
| Winter | 18.1°C / 65°F | 10.6°C / 51°F | 23 km/h | 33% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around New Orleans, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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