Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)
Medium airport · Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLFT |
| IATA | LFT |
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°12'19" W 91°59'15" 30.20530, -91.98760 |
| Location | Lafayette, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 4,098 ft (1249 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 5,403 ft (1647 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Lafayette Regional Airport at a glance
Lafayette Regional Airport is a medium airport in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as LFT. The field elevation of 42 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLFT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 04R/22L — offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04R points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLFT 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 Lafayette Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acadiana Regional Airport | KARA | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | KBTR | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Lake Charles Regional Airport | KLCH | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport | KESF | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Alexandria International Airport | KAEX | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lafayette Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 42 ft field elevation of Lafayette 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 Lafayette Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lafayette Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lafayette Regional Airport is KLFT, and its IATA code is LFT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lafayette Regional Airport above sea level?
Lafayette Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 42 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lafayette Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.2053, -91.9876 — in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Acadiana Regional Airport, about 21 km away.
Does KLFT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLFT 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 Lafayette Regional Airport?
Lafayette Regional Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 04R/22L, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.