Lafayette Regional Airport

Airport Airport

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

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

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