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New Orleans has the only international airport in the state of Louisiana: Louis Armstrong International Airport. If you’re flying out of there soon, there are some things you need to know.
The airport has one terminal and three concourses that serve 16 airlines across 35 gates with domestic, regional and international flights. There’s a lot more to know about the largest airport in the state.
5 Things To Know About Louis Armstrong Airport In New Orleans
In this article, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about Louis Armstrong Airport.
I recently flew out of Louis Armstrong Airport on my way to California (shoutout to Delta Air Lines). I was able to get an affordable Economy class flight without a lot of hassle.
Navigating through Louis Armstrong during COVID was easier than I expected, but maybe because I flew early in the morning.
Let’s get into some things you might not know about the airport.
1. Where Does Louis Armstrong Airport Get Its Name?
Obviously, the airport gets its name from hometown jazz great and elder statesman Louis Armstrong. The renaming ceremony happened in August 2001 on the famous jazz trumpeter’s 100th birthday.
Before that, the airport was named for aviator John Moisant and the nearby Moisant Stock Yards.
2. Why Is Louis Armstrong Airport Called MSY?
If you’ve ever flown, you know that airports have three-letter codes that identify them in the aviation industry. So, why does New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong Airport have an airport code of MSY? It’s because those three letters are the initials for Moisant Stock Yards, which are nearby.
3. Who Owns New Orleans’ Airport?
Many international airports are owned by an airport authority, but that’s not the case in Nola.
Louis Armstrong Airport is owned by the City of New Orleans.
4. Where Is Louis Armstrong Airport Located?
Although it’s known for serving New Orleans, Louis Armstrong Airport is actually located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. That is considered the metro New Orleans area.
The address of Louis Armstrong Airport is 1 Terminal Dr, Kenner, LA 70062.
5. How Do You Pick Someone Up From Louis Armstrong Airport?
Because of the large terminal, you may be wondering where to pick up someone if they arrive at the airport.
The best place to pick up someone after their flight has landed is in the Cell Phone Lot just off Airline Drive. You get one hour of free parking there.
Final Word
If you’re flying out of Louis Armstrong Airport make sure you get there early enough to get through the security area with no problem.For good measure, it’s a good idea to arrive two hours before your departure time for domestic flights.If you’re flying internationally, you should get there three hours before your flight.More Articles:
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If you know anything about New Orleans’ signature dish, gumbo, you might be surprised to learn that you can eat other things with it.
That’s right. Gumbo is not necessarily a full meal. You can easily make two or three other things to serve with it on another plate.
What To Make With Gumbo?
Gumbo takes a lot of ingredients to make, so the price tag could run upward of $50. But there’s more money to be spent when you think about making a full meal.
Here are some other things you can cook along with gumbo.
Cornbread
Making cornbread is one of the most tasty breads you can make. If you have some gumbo, cornbread is just perfect with it because you can absorb quite a bit of roux with it.
Of course, many restaurants serve crackers with gumbo, but cornbread is actually a better option.
Potato Salad
A lot of people love to make potato salad with barbecue, but it goes pretty well with gumbo. The nice, cool taste of potato salad is an appropriate contrast to pair with gumbo.
If you do happen to go with potato salad, make sure you don’t have potato in any other dish. That way, you don’t have to overdo it with potatoes.
Salad
Another option to serve with gumbo is salad. A fresh Caesar salad or even a garden salad can be a great choice because gumbo can be quite overpowering when you consider it’s flavor and temprature.
A salad with Ranch dressing or something similar would work fine as an additional dish.
Final Word
Gumbo already is served with a nice heap of rice, so you won’t need too many side dishes. With that being said, a salad, potato salad and/or cornbread would be great additions.
Here are some places to get the best gumbo in New Orleans.
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The 2021 hurricane season has seen quite a bit of activity since it began June 1. So far there have been more than a dozen named storms and weather experts are expecting more.
The New Orleans area has only been hit by a relatively few number of storm systems for most of the year. Hurricane Ida, which hit the Louisana shore as a category 4, has been the season’s strongest.
These Hurricanes Have Formed In 2021
Here is the list of major storms that have hit this year in the Atlantic Ocean:
- Ana
- Bill
- Claudette
- Danny
- Elsa
- Fred
- Grace
- Henri
- Ida
- Julien
- Kate
- Larry
The next list of storms to come are:
- Mindy
- Nicholas
- Odette
- Peter
- Rose
- Sam
- Teresa
- Victor
- Wanda
Whenever a tropical depression or storm forms in the Atlantic or eastern North Pacific, a government agency known as the NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues tropical cyclone advisories to warn the public.
The advisories are issued at least every six hours and can increase as the storm progresses.
For the latest, stay with Nolafi.com for New Orleans-area news.
