Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

KMSY / MSY

New Orleans, US

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
17:53Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.01
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

KMSY 141753Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW050 SCT085 SCT200 33/21 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP164 VCSH SW T03280211 10333 20239 57001 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4ft
FEW 5,000ft AGL
SCT 8,500ft AGL
SCT 20,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,004ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,504ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,004ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.01 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.01 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4 ft)
Pressure Alt
-86 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,075 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
KMSY 141732Z 1418/1524 03007KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM150200 00000KT P6SM FEW250 FM151500 03007KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM150200
+8h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
MSY
02
20
06
24
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 7,001 ft 150 ft ASP 15° No wind data
06/24 3,570 ft 150 ft ASP 60° No wind data
11/29 10,104 ft 150 ft PEM 106° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMSY
IATA Code: MSY
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4 ft MSL

Location

City: New Orleans
Country: US
Latitude: 29.993401°
Longitude: -90.258003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 3,570 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 10,104 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY/MSY) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in New Orleans, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 4 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (02/20, 06/24, 11/29) with ASP and PEM surfaces . Weather services provide continuous 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.

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