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Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT)

Lafayette, LA · ICAO KLFT

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FAA status now
No delays
Temperature
68°F
Observed 10/31/2026, 4:53 AM CDT
On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
71.7%
166 scheduled arrivals
Canceled departures, Aug 2026
3.0%

Is LFT 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 10/31/2026, 5:42 AM CDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.

Weather at LFT

Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service

Forecast
Temperature
68°F
Dew point
67°F
Wind
Calm
Visibility
7 miles
Lowest cloud ceiling
Clear sky
Pressure
30.06 inHg
Flight category
VFR (visual flight rules)

Observed 10/31/2026, 4:53 AM CDT at KLFT (LFT). Raw report: METAR KLFT 310953Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA CLR 20/19 A3006 RMK AO2 RAB0857 SLP178 P0005 T02000194

LFT on-time arrivals by month

Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.

On-time arrivals at LFT by month
76%
85%
77%
77%
65%
73%
78%
64%
73%
65%
67%
64%
72%
Beta

August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.

Airlines at LFT, August 2026

Departures by reporting airline

AirlineDeparturesLeft on timeCanceledAvg. delay
PSA Airlines Inc. (OH)10579.0%4.8%18 min
Envoy Air (MQ)3488.2%0.0%4 min
SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO)27Not reportedNot reportedNot reported

Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.

Average fare from LFT

Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026

Fare history

$653.96 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +19.8% from a year earlier.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports

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Frequently asked questions

Is LFT airport delayed today?
As of 10/31/2026, 5:42 AM CDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at LFT. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
What is the on-time rate at LFT?
In August 2026, 71.7% of 166 scheduled arrivals at LFT landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Which airlines fly from LFT?
In August 2026, reporting airlines at LFT included PSA Airlines Inc, Envoy Air, SkyWest Airlines Inc. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
How long is the longest runway at LFT?
The longest runway at Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field is runway 04R/22L, 8,000 feet long, according to FAA records.
What airports are near LFT?
Nearby airports with airline service include Acadiana Regional (ARA, 13 mi), Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (BTR, 55 mi), Chennault International (CWF, 69 mi), Lake Charles Regional (LCH, 74 mi).

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

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