Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)
Medium airport · New Iberia, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Acadiana Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KARA |
| IATA | ARA |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°2'16" W 91°53'2" 30.03780, -91.88390 |
| Location | New Iberia, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,002 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16W/34W | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | WATER | No |
Acadiana Regional Airport at a glance
Acadiana Regional Airport is a medium airport in New Iberia, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as ARA. The field elevation of 24 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KARA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 8,002 ft (2439 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KARA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Acadiana Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Regional Airport | KLFT | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | KBTR | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Lake Charles Regional Airport | KLCH | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport | KESF | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | KMSY | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Acadiana Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 24 ft field elevation of Acadiana Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Acadiana Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Acadiana Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Acadiana Regional Airport is KARA, and its IATA code is ARA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Acadiana Regional Airport above sea level?
Acadiana Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Acadiana Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.0378, -91.8839 — in New Iberia, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lafayette Regional Airport, about 21 km away.
Does KARA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KARA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Acadiana Regional Airport?
Acadiana Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,002 ft (2439 m) with a CON surface.