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Lafayette Regional Airport

KLFT / LFT

Lafayette, US

Last Updated

Jan 17, 23:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

23:53Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

8°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -6°C

13kt

350° G24kt

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.23

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLFT 172353Z 35013G24KT 10SM FEW120 08/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP238 60000 T00831061 10111 20083 53014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 42ft

FEW 12,000ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

12,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

12,042ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.23 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

30.19 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (42 ft)

Pressure Alt

-268 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -1,098 ft

ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KLFT 172323Z 1800/1824 36014G22KT P6SM BKN080 FM180200 36012G20KT P6SM BKN100 FM180700 34007KT P6SM SCT250 FM181600 33012KT P6SM SKC

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

00:10Z BASE

+0h

VFR 360° 14kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 8,000ft

02:00Z FM180200

+2h

VFR 360° 12kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 10,000ft

07:00Z FM180700

+7h

VFR 340° 7kt

Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

LFT

04L ✈️

22R

04R ✈️

22L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R Active: 04L	4,099 ft	75 ft	ASP	38°	↑ 8.4kt • ↔ 10.0kt 50° angle
✈️ 04R/22L Active: 04R	7,651 ft	150 ft	ASP	38°	↑ 8.4kt • ↔ 10.0kt 50° angle
11/29	5,399 ft	148 ft	ASP	110°	↓ 6.5kt • ↔ 11.3kt 120° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lafayette Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLFT

IATA Code: LFT

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 42 ft MSL

Location

City: Lafayette

Country: US

Latitude: 30.205299°

Longitude: -91.987602°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R

Length: 4,099 ft

Width: 75 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 04R/22L

Length: 7,651 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 11/29

Length: 5,399 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Lafayette Regional Airport

Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT/LFT) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Lafayette, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 42 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L, 11/29) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.