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KNEW Lakefront Airport
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 17 DECEMBER 2009

Location

FAA Identifier: NEW
Lat/Long: 30-02-32.6000N / 090-01-41.7000W
30-02.543333N / 090-01.695000W
30.0423889 / -90.0282500
(estimated)
Elevation: 8 ft. / 2.4 m (surveyed)
Variation: 02E (1995)
From city: 4 miles NE of NEW ORLEANS, LA
Time zone: UTC -6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code: 70126

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 04/1940
Sectional chart: NEW ORLEANS
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: HOUSTON CENTER
FSS: DE RIDDER FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: NEW (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: yes
Lights: DUSK-DAWN
MIRL RY 18R/36L PRESET MED INTST. TWY LGTS FOR TWYS A, B, D, E ,F & H PRESET ON MED WHEN ATCT CLSD.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Landing fee: yes, LANDING FEE WAIVED WITH MINIMUM FUEL PURCHASE.
International operations: customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

CTAF: 119.9
UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 124.9
WX ASOS: PHONE 504-242-5993
LAKEFRONT GROUND: 121.7 [0800-1800]
LAKEFRONT TOWER: 119.9 [0800-1800]
NEW ORLEANS APPROACH: 123.85(SOUTH) 133.15(NORTH)
NEW ORLEANS DEPARTURE: 123.85(SOUTH) 133.15(NORTH)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 127.4 127.4 WHEN NEW ATCT CLSD
WX AWOS-3 at 7N0 (6 nm SW): 133.10 (504-525-1711)
WX ASOS at MSY (12 nm W): PHONE 504-461-5345
  • TA35 BASIC RADAR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF NEW ORLEANS CLASS B BOUNDARIES AVBL.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
HRVr352/11.6HARVEY VORTAC114.1002E
RQRr093/29.2RESERVE VOR/DME110.8002E
PCUr201/34.7PICAYUNE VOR/DME112.2005E
HMUr142/(35.0)HAMMOND VOR109.6003E

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
SLIDELL210/18.325603EDEF -.. . ..-.
FLORENVILLE203/24.937103EFNA ..-. -. .-
PICAYUNE215/33.427601EMJD -- .--- -..

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: HIGH
Bulk oxygen: HIGH

Runway Information

Runway 18R/36L

Dimensions: 6867 x 150 ft. / 2093 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
FEW LOW SPOTS NEAR INTERSECTION OF RY 09/27-HOLDING WATER.
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 60.0
Double wheel: 175.0
Double tandem: 200.0
Dual double tandem: 350.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 18R  RUNWAY 36L
Latitude: 30-03.166952N30-02.034080N
Longitude: 090-01.795090W090-01.778335W
Elevation: 6.4 ft.6.2 ft.
Gradient: 0.1%0.1%
Traffic pattern: rightleft
Runway heading: 177 magnetic, 179 true357 magnetic, 359 true
Displaced threshold: 228 ft.820 ft.
Declared distances: TORA:6880 TODA:6880 ASDA:6880 LDA:6640TORA:6880 TODA:6880 ASDA:6880 LDA:6060
Markings: precision, in fair conditionnonprecision, in fair condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DME
Obstructions: 6 ft. pier, lighted, 300 ft. from runway, 16:1 slope to clear
APCH RATIO 50:1 FM DSPLCD THR.
77 ft. wall, 2500 ft. from runway, 580 ft. right of centerline, 29:1 slope to clear
+7 FT WALL 150 FT FM RY END.

Runway 18L/36R

Dimensions: 3697 x 75 ft. / 1127 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 35.0
Double wheel: 55.0
Double tandem: 80.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 18L  RUNWAY 36R
Latitude: 30-03.011158N30-02.401225N
Longitude: 090-01.660237W090-01.650965W
Elevation: 5.7 ft.7.1 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 177 magnetic, 179 true357 magnetic, 359 true
Declared distances: TORA:3697 TODA:3697 ASDA:3697 LDA:3697TORA:3697 TODA:3697 ASDA:3697 LDA:3697
Markings: basic, in good conditionbasic, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: none54 ft. bldg, lighted, 2035 ft. from runway, 35 ft. left of centerline, 33:1 slope to clear

Runway 9/27

Dimensions: 3113 x 75 ft. / 949 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 50.0
Double wheel: 80.0
Double tandem: 100.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
MIRL AVBL ON LOW INTST ONLY.
RUNWAY 9  RUNWAY 27
Latitude: 30-02.222928N30-02.230282N
Longitude: 090-01.837053W090-01.246788W
Elevation: 5.4 ft.5.2 ft.
Gradient: 0.1%0.1%
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 087 magnetic, 089 true267 magnetic, 269 true
Declared distances: TORA:3113 TODA:3113 ASDA:3113 LDA:3113TORA:3113 TODA:3113 ASDA:3113 LDA:3113
Markings: basic, in good conditionbasic, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 4 ft. berm, lighted, 267 ft. from runway, 16:1 slope to clear14 ft. road, 543 ft. from runway, 161 ft. right of centerline, 24:1 slope to clear

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: STATE OF LOUISIANA - DEPT. OF ADMIN
JERRY W. JONES, P.O. BOX 94095
BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9095
Phone 225-342-0849
DIRECTOR, FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
Manager: RANDOLPH W. TAYLOR
6001 STARS & STRIPES BLVD
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126
Phone 504-243-4010
AIRPORT DIRECTOR

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 88
Single engine airplanes: 58
Multi engine airplanes: 25
Jet airplanes: 4
Helicopters: 1
    
Aircraft operations: avg 81/day *
56% transient general aviation
30% local general aviation
7% air taxi
7% military
<1% commercial
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2007

Additional Remarks

PPR TO LND FOR ACFT TRNSPG ANY ITEMS LISTED IN PART 175 TITLE 49.
HOLD SHORT SIGN ON RY 09/27 AT INTXN RY 18R/36L UNLGTD.
TWY G CLSD WEST OF RY 18R/36L INDEFLY.
WIND SOCK LGTS OTS INDEFLY.
TWYS A & A1 CLSD INDEFLY.
BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE.
BOATS AS HIGH AS 80 FT PASS WITHIN 400 FT OF RY 09 THLD.
ARFF CAPABILITY EQUIVALENT TO INDEX B.
PAEW ADJ AER 27 DALGT HRS.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 14 January 2010 at 0901Z and 11 February 2010 at 0900Z.

 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
AWDAD SIX   download (269KB)
OLEDD ONE   download (169KB)
RYTHM THREE   2 pages: [1] [2] (286KB)
SLIDD TWO   download (195KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 18R   download
RNAV (GPS) RWY 18R   download
RNAV (GPS) RWY 36L   download
RNAV (GPS) RWY 36L   download
VOR/DME RWY 36L   download
VOR/DME RWY 36L   download
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (15KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (25KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KMSY - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (12 nm W)
KNBG - New Orleans Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (Alvin Callender Field) (13 nm S)
KASD - Slidell Airport (21 nm NE)
1L0 - St John the Baptist Parish Airport (29 nm W)
KMJD - Picayune Municipal Airport (33 nm NE)
 
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Aerial photo
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Aerial photo of KNEW (Lakefront Airport)
Photo taken 30-Jan-2008

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Sectional chart

 
Airport diagram
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Diagram of KNEW (Lakefront Airport)
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From to KNEW

Sunrise and sunset
Times for 09-Feb-2010
 Local
(UTC-6)
 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:2112:21
Sunrise06:4612:46
Sunset17:4323:43
Evening civil twilight18:0700:07

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  10-Feb-2010 00:05:07
Local (UTC-6)  09-Feb-2010 18:05:07
 
METAR
KNEW 092353Z 34020KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND 35026/2347 SLP194 T00830000 10089 20078 53014
KMSY 
12nm W 
092353Z 34013KT 10SM FEW250 08/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP201 T00831017 10094 20078 53012
KNBG 
14nm S 
092355Z 35010G16KT 10SM FEW200 08/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP199 T00781011 10089 20078 53015 $
KASD 
18nm NE 
092353Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T00671017 10089 20067 53016
TAF
KMSY 
12nm W 
092352Z 1000/1024 33013G21KT P6SM FEW030 SCT250 FM100400 35012KT P6SM SKC
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
Odyssey Aviation ASRI 129.075
504-241-2800
[web site]
New Brand Name, Same Ownership, Same Friendly Faces!
- No more post Katrina Trailers! Come check out our newly built lobby!
- Direct Ramp Access
- Operating 24/7
- New Land Rover Crew Cars
- Rental Cars onsite
- Voted #1 FBO at NEW, AIN 2009
 
AirBoss™ fuel program   NATA Safety 1st   WSI Pilotbrief   Crew cars   Hertz   Wi-Fi ZONE   National Business Aviation Association  
 
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Air BP
100LL Jet A
FS $5.58 $5.13 
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Flightline First ASRI 130.80
504-244-4448
[web site]
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Tell our CSRs to give you the "AirNAV SPECIAL" and Receive 50 cents off JetA or 100LL!
Are you ready for a new level of FBO excellence? Then you are ready for Flightline First ... only 10 minutes from Downtown New Orleans, the Superdome and the world famous French Quarter.
Helicopter rides of the wetlands, Mississippi River and Historic New Orleans available.
Avionics, aircraft maintenance and detailing shops conveniently located in our 20,000 square foot hangar. Everything you expect from a world-class FBO!
 
AirBoss™ fuel program   NATA Safety 1st   WSI Pilotbrief   Colt International   UVair   Crew cars   Hertz   Wi-Fi ZONE   Better Business Bureau   National Business Aviation Association  
 
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Texaco
100LL Jet A
FS $5.05 $4.85 
SS $4.05 --- 
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AeroPremier Jet Center ASRI 130.625
504-248-5240
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[email]
AeroPremier Jet Center is the largest full service FBO in New Orleans, staffed by experienced customer service representives, trained line service and maintenance professionals. With 50,000 square feet of hangar space, we are the only FBO in New Orleans with available hangar space for large aircraft: Falcon,G-V,Global,capable. Guaranteed the best service at the best price in the region. Red Carpet treatment for every customer with transportation to the aircraft. The best FBO experince you've received in years. AvWeb's FBO of the Week!!
 
AirBoss™ fuel program   Colt International   UVair   AVTRIP   Courtesy car   Enterprise Rent-A-Car   Hertz   Wireless Internet Access   Wheelchair Accessible  
 
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100LL Jet A
FS $4.05 $4.75 
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

 Business Name   Contact   Services / Description Comments
Flight Academy of New Orleans 504-931-0522
toll-free 1-877-359-6652
[web site]
[email]
Pilot school (FAR Part 141), Aircraft rental, Aerial tours / aerial sightseeing, Aircraft charters, Aviation accessories, Flying club
 
BE A PILOT!   Certificated Pilot School   LaserGrade Testing Center   FAA Authorized Chart Agent  
 
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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

 In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Lakefront Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Lakefront Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.  
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AirNav users who flew into KNEW have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
MAISON DUPUY HOTEL 6.2 119-215
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES NEW ORLEANS EAST - CHALMETTE AREA 4.6 55-301
HISTORIC FRENCH MARKET INN 6.4 106-140
COMFORT SUITES NEW ORLEANS 4.0 87-100
QUALITY INN AND SUITES NEW ORL 2.3 56-110
BEST WESTERN AVALON HOTEL 3.2 72-140
IBERVILLE SUITES 6.5 141-213
NEW ORLEANS COURTYARD HOTEL 5.9 98-142
SUPER 8 MOTEL - NEW ORLEANS 2.3 53-69
DAYS INN NEW ORLEANS EAST 3.2 53-59
HOTEL MONTELEONE NEW ORLEANS 6.5 90-269
HILTON NEW ORLEANS/ST. CHARLES AVENUE 6.8 85-279
RED CARPET INN NEW ORLEANS 2.3 80-81
CLARION INN & SUITES NEW ORLEANS 6.5 60-100
 

Other hotels near Lakefront Airport

Miles Price ($)
ECONO LODGE NEW ORLEANS 2.5 77-87
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN NEW ORLEANS 3.3 42-55
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NEW ORLEANS EAST 4.0 77-119
STUDIO 6 NEW ORLEANS 4.4 40-65
RATHBONE INN 5.6 90-252
MELROSE MANSION 5.7 132
EMPRESS HOTEL 5.8 56-57

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport.
    

Hotels in other cities near Lakefront Airport

123 in New Orleans
17 in Metairie
4 in Gretna
5 in Harvey
1 in River Edge
2 in Marrero
2 in Harahan
12 in Kenner
 

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Other Pages about Lakefront Airport

www.lakefrontairport.com
High-resolution post-Katrina aerial photo of KNEW from NOAA (large image, 1.2 MB
 
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