New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
Facilities at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
Mainly serving US destinations, New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is a main hub for Southwest, American, Continental and Delta Airlines, and also US Airways. The airport is about 10 miles west of the city, and features one terminal, with four concourses (A, B, C and D).
ATMs and currency exchange services can be found throughout the airport, while passengers requiring full banking services are accommodated by Whitney National Bank located in the main ticketing hall. There's also a post office situated in the same area.
Hungry tourists will be happy to find that there's a good selection of restaurants and cafés spread throughout the terminal. Even though this is a domestic airport and duty-free shopping isn't on offer, there are plenty of choices on offer for shopping enthusiasts.
The airport's conference centre is open between 08:30 and 16:30, and is located on the mezzanine level, above Concourse C. There are various meeting rooms catering up to 50 people, featuring audiovisual equipment, presentation equipment, conference calling and catering services.
Passengers with disabilities can rest assured that the airport provides full facilities to ensure their comfort. Eleven TDD phones are located around the airport, and wheelchair-accessible ramps are also located throughout.
Transportation at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport
The airport is easily accessed from I-31 and the Airline Highway. Those coming from New Orleans would take I-10 west and follow the Airport Access road exit to reach the airport.
The cheapest option for getting into the city is to use public buses provided by Jefferson Transit. You can also use bus services provided by Greyhound, which depart from the area outside entrance 7, on the upper level. Nine shuttle buses operated by Coastliner run to various destinations along the Mississippi coast.
Passengers can also opt for the Airport Shuttle service, which connects the airport with hotels in the central business district, while taxis can be found on the lower level outside the baggage claim area.
Parking at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport
The New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport has a spacious on-site parking garage that caters for both short- and long-term parking. This parking lot is located just a short walk from the terminal.
There's another parking facility at the airport, which is an outdoor car park. It's also located on airport property, serving both short- and long-term parking needs. The outdoor car park is a more economical parking option.
Airport information: +1 504 464 0831
Flight information: New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport