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Acadiana Regional (ARA)

New Iberia, LA · ICAO KARA · No scheduled passenger service reported to the FAA

May be behind, and covers the airport, not your flight. Check with your airline.

FAA status now
No delays
Temperature
77°F
Observed 10/27/2026, 10:53 AM CDT

Is ARA delayed right now?

Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA

No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now

FAA status as of 10/27/2026, 11:38 AM CDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.

Weather at ARA

Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service

Forecast
Temperature
77°F
Dew point
63°F
Wind
From the ESE at 9 mph
Visibility
10+ miles
Lowest cloud ceiling
Clear sky
Pressure
30.22 inHg
Flight category
VFR (visual flight rules)

Observed 10/27/2026, 10:53 AM CDT at KARA (ARA). Raw report: METAR KARA 271553Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP233 T02500172

On-time records

No airline reported flights at ARA to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in the last 13 months. Smaller airports and airlines are not required to report.

Airport facts

FAA code
ARA
ICAO code
KARA
City
New Iberia, LA
State
Louisiana
Parish
Iberia
Elevation
24 ft above sea level
Certification
Class IV: unscheduled large air carrier service only
Control tower
Yes
Ownership
Public
Coordinates
30.0378, -91.8839

Runways

  • Runway 17/358,002 ft × 200 ft · Concrete
  • Runway 17W/35W5,000 ft × 150 ft · Water

FAA NASR data effective 09/03/2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ARA airport delayed today?
As of 10/27/2026, 11:38 AM CDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at ARA. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
How long is the longest runway at ARA?
The longest runway at Acadiana Regional is runway 17/35, 8,002 feet long, according to FAA records.
What airports are near ARA?
Nearby airports with airline service include Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT, 13 mi), Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (BTR, 56 mi), Chennault International (CWF, 76 mi), Lake Charles Regional (LCH, 80 mi).

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics