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Acadiana Regional Airport

New Iberia, United States

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Acadiana Regional Airport

New Iberia, United States

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Regional gateway serving Louisiana's Cajun heartland.

Location

New Iberia, United States

Acadiana Regional Airport (IATA: ARA, ICAO: KARA) is a public-use airport located in New Iberia, Louisiana, serving the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana. It supports both general aviation and limited commercial operations, and plays a role in serving the oil and gas industry that is prominent in the surrounding area. The airport covers a significant land area and operates multiple runways capable of handling a variety of aircraft. It serves as an important hub for helicopter operations related to offshore energy work in the Gulf of Mexico, in addition to fixed-wing general aviation traffic.

Terminals

The airport has a modest terminal facility designed primarily to support general aviation and limited charter or commercial traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground access to New Iberia and the broader Acadiana region is primarily by private vehicle or rental car, as public transit options to the airport are limited.

Notable facts

›Serves the oil and gas industry with significant helicopter traffic for Gulf of Mexico offshore operations.
›Located approximately 15 miles from Lafayette, Louisiana.
›The airport features multiple runways to accommodate diverse aviation needs.
›Acadiana Regional Airport supports general aviation, charter flights, and cargo operations.
›The Acadiana region is known for its Cajun and Creole cultural heritage.

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