Lakefront Airport (KNEW)
Medium airport · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lakefront Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNEW |
| IATA | NEW |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°2'33" W 90°1'42" 30.04240, -90.02830 |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,114 ft (949 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 3,697 ft (1127 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 6,879 ft (2097 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lakefront Airport at a glance
Lakefront Airport is a medium airport in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, known to airline systems as NEW. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNEW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18R/36L — offers 6,879 ft (2097 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18R points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNEW 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 Lakefront Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | KMSY | 23 km (12 NM) |
| New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field | KNBG | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | KGPT | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Keesler Air Force Base | KBIX | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | KBTR | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lakefront Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of Lakefront 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 Lakefront Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lakefront Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lakefront Airport is KNEW, and its IATA code is NEW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lakefront Airport above sea level?
Lakefront Airport sits at an elevation of 8 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lakefront Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.0424, -90.0283 — in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, about 23 km away.
Does KNEW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNEW 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 Lakefront Airport?
Lakefront Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18R/36L, measures 6,879 ft (2097 m) with a ASP surface.