Lakefront Airport (KNEW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lakefront Airport (KNEW) is a regional airport serving New Orleans, LA at 8 ft. KNEW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (09, 18L, 18R, 27) — longest 6,879 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 KNEW 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 from the west (260°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNEW 290353Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 31/26 A2987 RMK AO1 SLP108 T03060261
What changed at KNEW?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KNEW
KNEW is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 13 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18L, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 8 ft). KNEW does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KNEW, about 0 nm away.
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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 KNEW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 3,114 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 18L | 3,697 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 13 kt right |
| 18R | 6,879 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 13 kt right |
| 36L | 6,879 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 13 kt left |
| 36R | 3,697 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 13 kt left |
| 09 | 3,114 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNEW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, 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 KNEW is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KNEW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNEW reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 49%
- 36L/36R
- 23%
- 18L/18R
- 22%
- 09
- 6%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNEW
- IATA
- NEW
- FAA LID
- NEW
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 8 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.0424, -90.0283
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,879 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KNEW
- ATIS
- 124.9 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.95 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 1m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Churchill Air Field - Kelly Field — Westwego, LA · 16 mi
- St. Bernard Aerospace Club - Hwy 46 — St. Bernard, LA · 19 mi
- Spillway RC Club Inc 1 — Norco, LA · 25 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KNEW reported VFR conditions during about 83.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 263 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.0 kt, calm 4.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.4 | 15.5 | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 68.6 | 18.1 | 8.2 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 76.7 | 16.0 | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 80.4 | 15.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| May | 89.1 | 9.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 93.8 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 95.0 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 94.5 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 92.4 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 88.1 | 9.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 81.8 | 11.0 | 4.7 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 66.6 | 17.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.4 kt |
| Feb | 10.3 kt |
| Mar | 10.1 kt |
| Apr | 10.4 kt |
| May | 8.8 kt |
| Jun | 7.7 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 7.8 kt |
| Oct | 9.2 kt |
| Nov | 9.7 kt |
| Dec | 9.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KNEW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, LA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KNEW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNEW?+
KNEW has 6 runways — 09, 18L, 18R, 27, 36L, 36R; the longest is 6,879 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNEW report its own weather?+
Yes — Lakefront Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNEW have a TAF?+
No — KNEW does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNEW, about 0 nm away.
Does KNEW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNEW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNEW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNEW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lakefront Airport (KNEW) 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 Lakefront Airport (KNEW)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Lakefront Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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