Lakefront Airport (KNEW)
New Orleans, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KNEW
IATA
NEW
City
New Orleans
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
8 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
30.0424, -90.0283
Overview
New Orleans lakefront GA and training airport on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
Current Weather at KNEW
Pilots flying into or out of Lakefront 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 KNEW 030853Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 26/23 A3001 RMK AO1 SLP154 T02560228 56006Wind 040° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 04
Current TAF
TAF KNEW 030540Z 0306/0406 16006KT P6SM BKN200 FM031200 05008KT P6SM BKN011 PROB30 0312/0318 4SM -TSRA OVC008CB FM031800 09015G24KT 6SM -TSRA BKN013CB FM040000 09016G24KT P6SM OVC007 PROB30 0400/0403 4SM -TSRA OVC004CB FM040400 10018KT P6SM -SHRA BKN022 PROB30 0405/0406 4SM -SHRA OVC015Decode METAR for KNEW
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Lakefront Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KNEW. 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 KNEW. 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 Lakefront 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 Lakefront Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KNEW 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
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