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IATAARA
ICAOKARA
CountryUS
CityNew Iberia
Elevation7 m
Lat30.0378
Lng-91.8839
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
TypeRegional Airport
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About This Airport
When Hurricane Katrina shut New Orleans in 2005, FedEx briefly relocated operations to Acadiana Regional Airport (IATA: ARA, ICAO: KARA) near New Iberia, Louisiana, and the carrier still runs scheduled feeder services here. The 8,002 ft (about 2,440 m) runway can take sizeable freight aircraft, and an on-site rail spur with a rail-to-truck transfer feeds cargo straight onto the railway and the adjacent U.S. Route 90. Tenant Aviation Exteriors operates an MRO line that includes passenger-to-freighter conversions. In June 2026 Louisiana committed state funding through its FastSites programme to unlock a hangar and site development worth more than USD 74 million, together with a further expansion by Aviation Exteriors. For scheduled passenger links or larger volumes, forwarders turn to nearby Lafayette Regional (LFT, about 25 km) and to New Orleans (MSY) as the bigger cargo gateway. Customs clearance for imports is normally handled at those larger fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code of Acadiana Regional Airport?▼
The IATA code of Acadiana Regional Airport is ARA. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.
Where is Acadiana Regional Airport located?▼
Acadiana Regional Airport is located in New Iberia, US.
What is the ICAO code of Acadiana Regional Airport?▼
The ICAO code of Acadiana Regional Airport is KARA. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.
What is the elevation of Acadiana Regional Airport?▼
Acadiana Regional Airport is at an elevation of 7 meters (24 ft) above sea level.
Location & Weather
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30.03780, -91.88390
7 m ü. NN
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