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Nearest Airport to Opelousas: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Opelousas is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), about 38 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 185 km away.

Closest airport LFT Lafayette Regional Airport 38 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car
Closest international MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 185 km · 115 mi · ~3 h 18 min by car

Airports near Opelousas

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    Lafayette Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LFT 38 km23 mi · ~40 min
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    Acadiana Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Iberia, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ARA 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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    Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesBaton Rouge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BTR 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ESF 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
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    Alexandria International Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AEX 99 km61 mi · ~1 h 46 min
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    Lake Charles Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLake Charles, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LCH 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
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    Polk Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Polk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    POE 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
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    Beauregard Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDeRidder, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DRI 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 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 170 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 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 185 km115 mi · ~3 h 18 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Opelousas?

The nearest airport to Opelousas is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), about 38 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 185 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Opelousas?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 185 km from Opelousas in a straight line — roughly 3 h 18 min by car.

What other airports are near Opelousas?

Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) — 58 km, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) — 89 km and Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF) — 98 km.

How long does it take to get from Opelousas to Lafayette Regional Airport?

About 40 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.