What are the operating hours of KARA?

Acadiana Regional Airport operates from 12:00 to 02:00.

What is the tower frequency at KARA?

The tower frequency at Acadiana Regional Airport is 125, 125 MHz.

What fuel is available at KARA?

Acadiana Regional Airport offers 100LL, Jet A.

Does KARA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Acadiana Regional Airport (United States).

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Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA) — New Iberia, United States

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA/ARA) serves New Iberia, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 5 runways (16/34, 16W/34W). Field elevation is 24 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KARA
Name: Acadiana Regional Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 30.0378
Longitude: -91.883904
Elevation: 24 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: New Iberia
IATA Code: ARA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Chicago
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 2439x61m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 16W/34W

Designation: 16W/34W
Dimensions: 1524x46m
Surface: WATER
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 8002 x 200 ft
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: HIRL
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17W/35W

Designation: 17W/35W
Dimensions: 5000 x 150 ft
Surface: WATER
PCN: N/A
Lighting: MIRL
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway H1

Designation: H1
Dimensions: 23 x 23 ft
Surface: DECK
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 125.000, 125.000 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 125.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 12:00 – 02:00

Tuesday 12:00 – 02:00

Wednesday 12:00 – 02:00

Thursday 12:00 – 02:00

Friday 12:00 – 02:00

Saturday 12:00 – 02:00

Sunday 12:00 – 02:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 (337) 365-7202
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: Jet A
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

04/007 warning

Runway closed

RWY 17W/35W CLSD

2025-04-08 12:26:00 Until further notice

06/002 info

TOWER LGT (ASR 1206359) 300344.00N0914357.80W (8.1NM E ARA) 271.0FT (254.9FT AGL) U/S

2026-06-03 04:48:00 2026-06-18 03:48:00

05/008 info

TOWER LGT (ASR 1268445) 300815.40N0915020.20W (6.4NM NNE ARA) 272.0FT (262.1FT AGL) U/S

2026-05-13 04:30:00 2026-08-11 04:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KARA?: Acadiana Regional Airport operates from 12:00 to 02:00.
What is the tower frequency at KARA?: The tower frequency at Acadiana Regional Airport is 125, 125 MHz.
What fuel is available at KARA?: Acadiana Regional Airport offers 100LL, Jet A.
Does KARA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Acadiana Regional Airport (United States).

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