Lakefront Airport — New Orleans, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Lakefront Airport (New Orleans) is NEW — its ICAO code is KNEW.
Distance & flight time from NEW
Lakefront Airport
Lakefront Airport, coded NEW, is a historic art deco airport located on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, Louisiana. Built in the 1930s, it once served as the city's primary commercial airport before Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport took over that role, and its striking terminal building remains a notable example of art deco architecture, having been restored after damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Today NEW functions mainly as a general aviation facility, serving corporate jets, flight training, and charter operations. Its proximity to downtown New Orleans makes it convenient for business travelers, and the airport's history connects it to early aviation milestones in the American South.
Runways at Lakefront Airport (NEW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3114 ft (949 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 18L/36R | 3697 ft (1127 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 18R/36L | 6879 ft (2097 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Lakefront Airport (NEW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | NEW ORLEANS APP/DEP | 123.85 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.9 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.4 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.95 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 141.35 MHz |
| RDO | DE RIDDER RDO | 122.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.95 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Lakefront Airport (NEW)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 23.4 km (14.5 mi)
- New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) — 24.1 km (15.0 mi)
- Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) — 100.6 km (62.5 mi)
- Keesler Air Force Base (BIX) — 113.7 km (70.6 mi)
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) — 120.7 km (75.0 mi)
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field (MCB) — 133.3 km (82.8 mi)
- Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) — 154.8 km (96.2 mi)
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) — 171.6 km (106.6 mi)
NEW is Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, a historic art deco field now used for general aviation. Searchers should know it is distinct from the city's main airport, Louis Armstrong International (MSY).
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lakefront Airport?
The IATA code for Lakefront Airport is NEW.
What is the ICAO code for Lakefront Airport?
The ICAO code for Lakefront Airport is KNEW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.