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Lafayette Regional Airport

KLFT / LFT

Lafayette, US

Last Updated

Nov 3, 12:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

12:53Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

6°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 5°C

0kt

0°

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.33

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLFT 031253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP268 T00610050

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.33 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

30.29 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (42 ft)

Pressure Alt

-368 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -1,438 ft

ISA Deviation: -8.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KLFT 031120Z 0312/0412 02004KT P6SM SKC FM031500 04006KT P6SM SKC FM040100 VRB02KT P6SM SKC

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

13:34Z BASE

+0h

VFR 20° 4kt

Visibility: >6SM

15:00Z FM031500

+2h

VFR 40° 6kt

Visibility: >6SM

01:00Z FM040100

+12h

VFR VRB 2kt

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

↑

LFT

04L

22R

04R

22L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
04L/22R	4,099 ft	75 ft	ASP	38°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 38° angle
04R/22L	7,651 ft	150 ft	ASP	38°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 38° angle
11/29	5,399 ft	148 ft	ASP	110°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 110° 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.