KARA — Acadiana RGNL
New Iberia, LA · Elevation 24 ft · 30.0378, -91.8839
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,002 ft | 200 ft | Concrete (fair) | High intensity | 17 168° / 35 348° | 17 PAPI (4-light, left) / 35 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 17W/35W | 5,000 ft | 150 ft | Water | Medium intensity | 17W 168° / 35W 348° | — | — |
| H1 | 23 ft | 23 ft | DECK (fair) | Not lighted | H1 — | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 125 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 125 MHz — Acadiana Tower (0600-2100)
- TWR
- 239.3 MHz — Acadiana Tower (0600-2100)
- GND
- 121.7 MHz — Acadiana Ground
- CLD
- 121.7 MHz — Acadiana Clearance Delivery
- CLD
- 118.05 MHz — Acadiana Clearance Delivery
- ASOS
- 133.325 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 121.1 MHz — Lafayette Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 268.7 MHz — Lafayette Approach/Departure
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- LAFAYETTE RCAG
- 126.35 MHz
- LAFAYETTE RCAG
- 338.25 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- ALL 0700-2100
- Magnetic variation
- 0°E (2020)
- Flight service
- De Ridder FSS (DRI) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- ARA ↗
Remarks (8)
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- PPR FOR MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 337-365-7202 (M-F 0830-1630).
- ROTOR WING MOVEMENT AND LANDING AREA BETWEEN THE RY AND SEAWAY.
- DUSK-DAWN. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RY 17/35 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSR RY 35 - CTAF.
- INTENSIVE HELO TRAINING.
- SEAPLANE LNDG AREA (WATER CHANNEL) NOT AVBL / PERM CLSD
- BIRD ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
- COMPASS ROSE NOT AVBL.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KARA?
- The CTAF at KARA is 125 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KARA?
- KARA has 3 runways; the longest is 8,002 ft.
- Does KARA have fuel?
- Yes — KARA has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KARA?
- De Ridder FSS (DRI) serves KARA. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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FAA chart, cycle 2609 (effective for ~28 days).
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Nearby airports
- KIYA — Abbeville Chris Crusta Meml — 13 mi
- KLFT — Lafayette Rgnl/paul Fournet FLD — 13 mi
- 2R1 — Le Maire Meml — 16 mi
- 3R2 — Le Gros Meml — 37 mi
- KOPL — St Landry Parish — 38 mi
- KPTN — Harry P Williams Meml — 40 mi
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