Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Acadiana Regional Airport in New Iberia, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA) is a regional airport serving New Iberia, LA at 24 ft. KARA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (16, 16W, 34, 34W), longest 8,002 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KARA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 8 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KARA 130953Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 23/23 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02280228
What changed at KARA?
Since the 0853Z (3:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0853Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KARA
KARA is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 8 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 850 ft (field elevation 24 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KARA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 8,002 ft | CON | - | - |
| 16W | 5,000 ft | WATER | - | - |
| 34 | 8,002 ft | CON | - | - |
| 34W | 5,000 ft | WATER | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KARA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Acadiana Regional Airport in New Iberia, LA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KARA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KARA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KARA reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,700 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 16
- 62%
- 16W/34W
- 29%
- 34
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0535Z (12:35 AM CDT)
TAF KARA 130535Z 1306/1406 22005KT P6SM FEW035 SCT200 TEMPO 1309/1313 4SM BR FM131600 22005KT P6SM SCT035 PROB30 1318/1321 4SM TSRA BR BKN035CB BKN200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KARA
- IATA
- ARA
- FAA LID
- ARA
- City
- New Iberia
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 24 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.0378, -91.8839
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- CTAF
- 125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 13h 52m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Cajun R/C Club - Trahan Rd , LA · 10 mi
- Aeromodelers of Acadiana - Declouet Hwy , Breaux Bridge, LA · 21 mi
- No Drama Radio Control - NDRC , 800 N Richfield Rd., LA · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KARA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KARA reported VFR conditions during about 82.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 262 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 15.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.2 | 13.9 | 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 62.9 | 18.0 | 10.3 | 8.8 |
| Mar | 70.6 | 17.0 | 7.1 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 74.1 | 18.8 | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| May | 82.5 | 13.9 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 91.3 | 6.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 93.5 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 92.8 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 89.3 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Oct | 84.0 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 78.2 | 11.2 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 65.9 | 14.5 | 9.4 | 10.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.2 kt |
| Apr | 8.3 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KARA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Acadiana Regional Airport in New Iberia, LA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KARA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KARA?+
KARA has 4 runways: 16, 16W, 34, 34W; the longest is 8,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KARA report its own weather?+
Yes. Acadiana Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KARA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KARA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KARA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KARA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KARA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)
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