Lafayette Regional Airport — Lafayette, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Lafayette Regional Airport (Lafayette) is LFT — its ICAO code is KLFT.
Distance & flight time from LFT
Lafayette Regional Airport
Lafayette Regional Airport serves the city of Lafayette in south-central Louisiana, in the heart of Acadiana, the state's Cajun and Creole country. At an elevation of about 42 feet, it has three asphalt runways, the longest near 8,000 feet, offering scheduled links to hubs across the South along with general aviation. Lafayette is a lively cultural center known for its music, food, and ties to the oil and gas industry of the Gulf region. The airport handles the passenger traffic of a mid-sized Louisiana city rooted in its distinctive Acadian heritage. The LFT code identifies this field, the gateway to Lafayette and the surrounding Cajun country.
Runways at Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 4098 ft (1249 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 04R/22L | 8000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 11/29 | 5403 ft (1647 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 121.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 134.05 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 125.55 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.5 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| RDO | DE RIDDER RDO | 122.35 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.5 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
- Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) — 21.1 km (13.1 mi)
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) — 88.3 km (54.9 mi)
- Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) — 119.1 km (74.0 mi)
- Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF) — 135.4 km (84.1 mi)
- Alexandria International Airport (AEX) — 135.6 km (84.3 mi)
- Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) — 147.1 km (91.4 mi)
- Polk Army Air Field (POE) — 148.3 km (92.1 mi)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 167.4 km (104.0 mi)
Travelers search LFT to confirm Lafayette's airport when booking flights to south-central Louisiana's Cajun country, often via Houston or Dallas. The code keeps this Acadiana field distinct on tickets and connections.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lafayette Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Lafayette Regional Airport is LFT.
What is the ICAO code for Lafayette Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Lafayette Regional Airport is KLFT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.