MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
New Orleans · United StatesICAO KMSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is an airport serving New Orleans, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 29° 59' 36.2" N, 90° 15' 28.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 4 feet (1 meters) above sea level. With 39 direct destinations served by 35 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Chicago (GMT-5).
Destinations
39
Airlines
35
Elevation ft
4/ 1m
America/Chicago
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MSY
ICAO Code
KMSY
City
New Orleans
Country
United States
Elevation
4 ft
Local Time
11:26 AM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:29.9934°
Longitude:-90.2580°
Popular Routes from MSY
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | New York, United States | 1,182 mi | 2h 54m | medium-haul | 297 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 425 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 174 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 1,670 mi | 3h 50m | medium-haul | 419 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 837 mi | 2h 5m | short-haul | 343 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 448 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 184 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 1,062 mi | 2h 41m | medium-haul | 267 kg | View |
| DTW | Detroit, United States | 926 mi | 2h 15m | short-haul | 380 kg | View |
| EWR | Newark, United States | 1,167 mi | 2h 53m | medium-haul | 293 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 675 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 277 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 305 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 125 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MSY
35 active airlines serving Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air France
AFFrance
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Alitalia
AZItaly
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Airlines
CITaiwan
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Pinnacle Airlines
9EUnited States
Qantas
QFAustralia
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | BTR | Baton Rouge | United States | 105 km |
| Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | GPT | Gulfport | United States | 123 km |
| Lafayette Regional Airport | LFT | Lafayette | United States | 168 km |
| Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport | PIB | Hattiesburg/Laurel | United States | 186 km |
| Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport | JAN | Jackson | United States | 258 km |
| Mobile Regional Airport | MOB | Mobile | United States | 209 km |
| Lake Charles Regional Airport | LCH | Lake Charles | United States | 286 km |
| Pensacola Regional Airport | PNS | Pensacola | United States | 300 km |
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ABRAberdeen
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ABIAbilene
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ADKAdak Island
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AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
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AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 29° 59' 36.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 90° 15' 28.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 29.993401
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -90.258003
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 11:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?
The IATA code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is MSY, and its ICAO code is KMSY. The airport is located in New Orleans, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from MSY?
There are 39 direct destinations available from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States.
What airlines fly from MSY?
There are 35 airlines operating from MSY, including Aer Lingus, AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, and more.
What timezone is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is in the America/Chicago timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport sits at an elevation of 4 feet (1 meters) above sea level.
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