International hub · New Orleans, United States
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
- Elevation
- 4 ft
- Coordinates
- 29°60′N 90°16′W
- Local time
- America/Chicago
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Field information
KMSY runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (KMSY/MSY) has 2 runways; the longest, 11/29, is 10,104 ft (3,080 m) of asphalt/concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index D. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KMSY, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Chicago
Country
United States
US
Municipality
New Orleans
Elevation
4 ft
Position
29.9934, -90.2647
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index D
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · KMSY
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,104 ft (3,080 m) | 150 ft | asphalt/concrete | Lighted |
| 02/20 | 7,002 ft (2,134 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KMSY.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (KMSY / MSY) in New Orleans, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KMSY is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KMSY
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at KMSY
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KMSY covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at KMSY
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KMSY is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KMSY
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KMSY: 29° 59′ 36″ N 90° 15′ 53″ W; elevation 4 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in New Orleans
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into New Orleans. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KMSY.
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Cargo Operations at KMSY
Support for freighter operations into KMSY covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KMSY sits in the network
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Operating into KMSY?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International — one desk for the whole trip.