Lafayette Regional Airport
Lafayette · United StatesICAO KLFT
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) is an airport serving Lafayette, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 30° 12' 19.1" N, 91° 59' 15.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 42 feet (13 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Chicago (GMT-5).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at LFT
6 active airlines serving Lafayette Regional Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Lafayette Regional Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | BTR | Baton Rouge | United States | 88 km |
| Lake Charles Regional Airport | LCH | Lake Charles | United States | 119 km |
| Alexandria International Airport | AEX | Alexandria | United States | 136 km |
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | MSY | New Orleans | United States | 168 km |
| Southeast Texas Regional Airport | BPT | Beaumont | United States | 198 km |
| Monroe Regional Airport | MLU | Monroe | United States | 256 km |
| Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | GPT | Gulfport | United States | 282 km |
| George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport | IAH | Houston | United States | 324 km |
Other Airports in United States
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 30° 12' 19.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 91° 59' 15.4" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 30.205299
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -91.987602
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 12:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 42 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 13 m
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