Large airport · New Orleans, United States
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Armstrong International is the primary commercial airport for the New Orleans metropolitan area and southeast Louisiana. Its IATA code is MSY. Its ICAO code is KMSY. It has 2 runways, longest 10,104 ft (ASP). Elevation 4 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | New Orleans, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MSY |
| ICAO code | KMSY |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 10,104 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 4 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 29.9934° N, 90.2647° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is known for
Armstrong International is the primary commercial airport for the New Orleans metropolitan area and southeast Louisiana.
Official website: https://flymsy.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Bayou Segnette State Park · United States · 9.1 miles away
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park · United States · 12.0 miles away
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · United States · 16.6 miles away
- St. Bernard State Park · United States · 23.6 miles away
- Fontainebleau State Park · United States · 28.3 miles away
- Fairview-Riverside State Park · United States · 29.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?
Armstrong International is the primary commercial airport for the New Orleans metropolitan area and southeast Louisiana.
What is the airport code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport — its IATA code is MSY and its ICAO code is KMSY.
Where is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport located?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport serves New Orleans, United States. Its coordinates are 29.9934° N, 90.2647° W.
How high is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport sits at 4 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3711
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong_New_Orleans_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.