IATA Code
LFT
ICAO Code
KLFT
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Lafayette Regional Airport operates from a single passenger terminal serving scheduled regional airline flights and general aviation. Passenger traffic is modest and the terminal footprint is compact with ticketing, security and a small number of gates/concourse positions.

Lafayette Regional Airport
Elevation: 12 m
30.2053, -91.9876

Getting to and From Lafayette Regional Airport #

No rail or metro service. Main options are rental car, taxi and rideshare; some hotels offer shuttle service. Terminal parking is available for short- and long-term stays. Local bus service may exist but frequency can be limited - verify schedules ahead of travel.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Lafayette Regional Airport #

Essential services only: ticket counters, restrooms and limited food/beverage options (café/vending). No major airline lounges. Wi‑Fi: public Wi‑Fi availability varies. Charging: a few charging points are often available in seating areas. Accessibility: accessible facilities and assistance available; request help in advance if needed.

Tips for Lafayette Regional Airport #

  • Check car-rental hours if you arrive late - some desks close in the evening and require prior arrangement for after-hours pickup.
  • Smaller terminal with limited dining - for cheapest food options look for vending or nearby restaurants off-airport.
  • Local transit options are limited; pre-book a taxi or confirm rideshare availability for evenings and weekends.

Weather & Climate near Lafayette Regional Airport #

Climate

Lafayette Regional Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1572 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberMaySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 5° - 16° 11° 150 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
February Good 7° - 18° 13° 107 mm partly cloudy 85% 3.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.0h
March Very Good 11° - 22° 16° 113 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.4 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Very Good 14° - 26° 20° 117 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.3 m/s 1.7 very high 12.8h
May Very Good 19° - 29° 24° 135 mm some cloud 78% 2.9 m/s 2.0 very high 13.6h
June Good 22° - 32° 30° 150 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.9h
July Good 23° - 33° 32° 167 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.8h
August Good 23° - 33° 32° 134 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 13.1h
September Very Good 20° - 31° 26° 134 mm some cloud 80% 2.3 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Excellent 14° - 27° 21° 107 mm mostly sunny 78% 2.4 m/s 1.2 high 11.3h
November Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 117 mm some cloud 80% 2.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
December Good 7° - 18° 12° 141 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.1 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h

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