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Lakefront Airport

KNEW / NEW

New Orleans, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 05:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

05:53Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

26°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 21°C

5kt

180°

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.08

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNEW 160553Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 26/21 A3008 RMK AO1 SLP177 T02560211 10300 20256 403330256 50001

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.08 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

30.07 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (8 ft)

Pressure Alt

-152 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 1,170 ft

ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KNEW 160520Z 1606/1706 16007KT P6SM SCT250 FM160900 00000KT P6SM FEW050 FEW110 FM161500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW045 FEW250 FM170400 20005KT P6SM FEW250

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

06:50Z BASE

+0h

VFR 160° 7kt

Visibility: >6SM

09:00Z FM160900

+3h

VFR

Visibility: >6SM

15:00Z FM161500

+9h

VFR VRB 4kt

Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

NEW

18L ✈️

36R

18R ✈️

36L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
09/27	3,113 ft	75 ft	ASP	89°	↓ 0.1kt • ↔ 5.0kt 91° angle
✈️ 18L/36R Active: 18L	3,697 ft	75 ft	ASP	179°	↑ 5.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 0° angle
✈️ 18R/36L Active: 18R	6,880 ft	150 ft	ASP	179°	↑ 5.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 0° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

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

Lakefront Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNEW

IATA Code: NEW

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: New Orleans

Country: US

Latitude: 30.042400°

Longitude: -90.028297°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27

Length: 3,113 ft

Width: 75 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 18L/36R

Length: 3,697 ft

Width: 75 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 18R/36L

Length: 6,880 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

• Fuel services available

About Lakefront Airport

Lakefront Airport (KNEW/NEW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in New Orleans, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 8 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (09/27, 18L/36R, 18R/36L) 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.