Gibson Field

Lafayette, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

GE05

IATA

Elevation

750 ft

Region

US-GA

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: GE05

Local Code: GE05

Location: 34.615601° N, -85.343102° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Recent traveler reviews for Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) in Lafayette, Louisiana, indicate a generally positive sentiment, largely driven by the opening of its new, modern terminal. Travelers frequently praise the airport's cleanliness, efficiency, and updated facilities, contributing to a comfortable and streamlined experience.

Overall traveler sentiment and satisfaction is high, with many describing it as a vast improvement over the old terminal and a pleasant regional airport experience.

What Travelers Love

New Terminal and Modern Facilities: The airport is celebrated for its beautiful, clean, and modern new terminal, which has undergone recent remodeling. Travelers appreciate the immaculate windows, tasteful decoration, and comfortable air conditioning.
Efficiency and Ease of Navigation: Passengers experience fast check-in and a smoother, more efficient security process. The airport's small size (5 gates) contributes to less hassle and easy navigation, with a straightforward layout and clear signage.
Comfort and Amenities: The terminal offers comfortable seating areas with plenty of power outlets and USB-A plugs for charging devices. Mother-friendly bathrooms are available, and individual communal workspaces and small round pods with tables are noted near the gates.
Parking and Transportation: There is ample airport parking, including a cellphone lot. Access to the ride-share waiting area is easy once exiting the airport, and car rental agencies have a good-sized fleet.

Common Complaints

Limited Food and Shopping Options: While improved, the new terminal still offers fewer dining and shopping choices compared to larger airports.
Staffing and Communication Issues (Historical/Airline-specific): Some past reviews mention instances of understaffing at airline counters (specifically American Airlines) and a lack of communication and assistance regarding flight delays or gate assignments. An older (2022) review also highlighted significant operational and management issues leading to long delays on the tarmac due to blocked gates.
Baggage Claim and Immigration/Customs: While general facility reviews are positive, some metrics show lower satisfaction ratings for baggage claim (66%) and particularly immigration/customs (40%), suggesting these areas might sometimes be less efficient.

In summary, Lafayette Regional Airport is generally well-regarded by recent travelers, primarily due to its new and clean terminal, efficient security, and comfortable amenities. While it might lack the extensive dining and shopping options of larger hubs and has faced some past criticisms regarding airline staffing and communication, it offers a positive and convenient travel experience for a regional airport.

Last updated: 57 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`02/20`	2400 ft	50 ft	TURF	Active

Type	Description	Frequency

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`FTP`	Fort Payne	NDB	`426 kHz`

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