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Nearest Airport to New Orleans: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to New Orleans is Lakefront Airport (NEW), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 19 km away.

Closest airport NEW Lakefront Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car
Closest international MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~20 min by car

Airports near New Orleans

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    Lakefront Airport Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NEW 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
  2. 2
    New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NBG 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
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    Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSY 19 km12 mi · ~20 min
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    Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Flag of United StatesGulfport, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GPT 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
  5. 5
    Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesBaton Rouge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BTR 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min
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    Keesler Air Force Base Flag of United StatesBiloxi, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BIX 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min
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    McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field Flag of United StatesMcComb, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCB 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
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    Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesHattiesburg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HBG 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
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    Acadiana Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Iberia, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ARA 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 07 min
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    Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMoselle, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIB 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of New Orleans; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to New Orleans?

The nearest airport to New Orleans is Lakefront Airport (NEW), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 19 km away.

Which international airport is closest to New Orleans?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 19 km from New Orleans in a straight line — roughly 20 min by car.

What other airports are near New Orleans?

New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) — 15 km, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 19 km and Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) — 109 km.

How long does it take to get from New Orleans to Lakefront Airport?

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.