KARA · ARA
Acadiana Regional Airport
New Iberia, LouisianaElevation 24 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
17/35
RWY 17168°T
Landing length (LDA)8,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,002 / 8,002 / 8,002 ft
Approach lightsODALS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35348°T
Landing length (LDA)8,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,002 / 8,002 / 8,002 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
17W/35W
RWY 17W168°T
Landing length (LDA)5,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,000 / 5,000 / 5,000 ft
Traffic patternRight
RWY 35W348°T
Landing length (LDA)5,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,000 / 5,000 / 5,000 ft
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Acadiana Regional Airport is in New Iberia, Louisiana. Field elevation 24 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerMAURICE SONGY
Manager phone(337) 365-7202
AttendedDaily, 0700–2100
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKARA / ARA
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.0378, -91.8839
Distance from city4 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF125.000
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
121.1
LAFAYETTE APP/DEP
A/D
121.7
CLNC DEL
CLD
125
CTAF
CTAF
121.7
GND
GND
125
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›CTC APRT MGR FOR DSGND RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE.
›DUSK-DAWN. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RY 17/35 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSR RY 35 - CTAF.
›FOR FUEL AFT HRS CALL 337-367-1401 FAX 337-367-1404.
›PCR VALUE: 500/R/B/W/T
›PPR FOR MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 337-365-7202 (M-F 0830-1630).
›NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING.
›ARFF INDEX B BTN 1200Z AND 0830Z MON THRU FRI. ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRES 24 PPR.
›FOR CD WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›COMPASS ROSE NOT AVBL.
›BIRD ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
›SEAPLANE LNDG AREA (WATER CHANNEL) NOT AVBL / PERM CLSD
›INTENSIVE HELO TRAINING.
›ROTOR WING MOVEMENT AND LANDING AREA BETWEEN THE RY AND SEAWAY.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KARA have a METAR?
Yes. KARA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KARA have a TAF?
When KARA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KARA?
KARA sits at 24 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KARA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.