New Orleans has the only international airport in the state of Louisiana: Louis Armstrong International Airport. If you’re flying out of there soon, there are some things you need to know.

The airport has one terminal and three concourses that serve 16 airlines across 35 gates with domestic, regional and international flights. There’s a lot more to know about the largest airport in the state.

5 Things To Know About Louis Armstrong Airport In New Orleans

In this article, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about Louis Armstrong Airport.

I recently flew out of Louis Armstrong Airport on my way to California (shoutout to Delta Air Lines). I was able to get an affordable Economy class flight without a lot of hassle.

Navigating through Louis Armstrong during COVID was easier than I expected, but maybe because I flew early in the morning.

Let’s get into some things you might not know about the airport.

1. Where Does Louis Armstrong Airport Get Its Name?

Obviously, the airport gets its name from hometown jazz great and elder statesman Louis Armstrong. The renaming ceremony happened in August 2001 on the famous jazz trumpeter’s 100th birthday.

Before that, the airport was named  for aviator John Moisant and the nearby Moisant Stock Yards.

2. Why Is Louis Armstrong Airport Called MSY?

If you’ve ever flown, you know that airports have three-letter codes that identify them in the aviation industry. So, why does New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong Airport have an airport code of MSY? It’s because those three letters are the initials for Moisant Stock Yards, which are nearby.

3. Who Owns New Orleans’ Airport?

Many international airports are owned by an airport authority, but that’s not the case in Nola.

Louis Armstrong Airport is owned by the City of New Orleans.

4. Where Is Louis Armstrong Airport Located?

Although it’s known for serving New Orleans, Louis Armstrong Airport is actually located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. That is considered the metro New Orleans area.

The address of Louis Armstrong Airport is 1 Terminal Dr, Kenner, LA 70062.

5. How Do You Pick Someone Up From Louis Armstrong Airport?

Because of the large terminal, you may be wondering where to pick up someone if they arrive at the airport.

The best place to pick up someone after their flight has landed is in the Cell Phone Lot just off Airline Drive. You get one hour of free parking there.

Final Word

If you’re flying out of Louis Armstrong Airport make sure you get there early enough to get through the security area with no problem.
For good measure, it’s a good idea to arrive two hours before your departure time for domestic flights.
If you’re flying internationally, you should get there three hours before your flight.

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