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 030853Z 04005KT 10SM FEW020 OVC250 24/22 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02440217 55004 $Wind 040° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 04
Current TAF
TAF KMSY 030540Z 0306/0412 16004KT P6SM FEW022 OVC150 FM031600 07010KT 6SM -SHRA BKN035 PROB30 0317/0323 4SM -TSRA OVC025CB FM032300 09014G24KT 6SM -TSRA BKN027CB PROB30 0323/0404 4SM -TSRA OVC015CB FM040400 09014G23KT P6SM -SHRA BKN022 WS020/11040KT FM040600 10012G21KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 0406/0409 4SM SHRA OVC025Decode 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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