Acadiana Regional (KARA)
Towered public-use airport serving New Iberia, Louisiana, at 24 ft elevation.
Elevation24 ft
ControlTowered
Longest runway8,002 ft
Magnetic variation0° E
On the field: flight training (as listed in FAA data). Find flight schools in Louisiana.
Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| AWOS/ASOS | 133.325 |
|---|---|
| CTAF | 125.0 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
| Clearance delivery | 118.05 |
| Clearance delivery | 121.7 |
| Ground | 121.7 |
| Tower | 125.0 |
| Approach/Departure | 121.1 Lafayette |
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,002 × 200 ft | Concrete | High intensity |
| 17W/35W | 5,000 × 150 ft | Water | Medium intensity |
Fuel: 100LL, A. Sectional: Houston.
Runway diagram
Drawn to scale from FAA runway-end data, true north up. ᴿ = right-hand traffic pattern for runway 35, 17W. Not for navigation: use the official FAA airport diagram and Chart Supplement.
Nearby airports
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for ARA: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around KARA for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 2020. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.