Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)
New Orleans, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KMSY
IATA
MSY
City
New Orleans
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
4 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
29.9934, -90.2580
Overview
Gulf Coast airport with tropical weather considerations and hurricane preparedness requirements.
Current Weather at KMSY
Pilots flying into or out of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KMSY 210053Z 00000KT 10SM FEW015 FEW090 BKN110 BKN250 24/21 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP158 CB DSNT S T02440211 $Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KMSY 202323Z 2100/2206 26005KT P6SM SCT021 OVC035 TEMPO 2100/2103 6SM -SHRA BKN021 FM211000 00000KT P6SM SCT016 OVC027 FM211400 VRB04KT P6SM SCT017 OVC035 PROB30 2115/2118 4SM -SHRA BKN019 BKN021 BKN024 FM211800 15006KT P6SM SCT027 BKN035 PROB30 2118/2124 4SM -TSRA BKN027CB BKN030 BKN035Decode METAR for KMSY
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KMSY. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KMSY. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near New Orleans. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KMSY include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
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