Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA)

New Iberia, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport

ICAO

KARA

IATA

ARA

Elevation

24 ft

Region

US-LA

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KARA

Local Code: ARA

Location: 30.0378° N, -91.883904° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA (ARA)) primarily serves general aviation, military, and private charter flights rather than conventional commercial passenger services. Traveler sentiment is generally positive among those utilizing its dedicated facilities for private and executive travel, emphasizing convenience and personalized service. The airport has made efforts to enhance the passenger experience with a new terminal.

What Travelers Love

Dedicated Passenger Terminal: The Brigadier General Wiltz P. Segura Passenger Terminal offers a comfortable space for executive, VIP, air charter, and air taxi services, complete with airport seating, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, and flight information displays.
Expedited Experience: Travelers appreciate the expedited screening and absence of crowded terminals or FBO lounges, facilitating a quick transition from vehicle to aircraft for private and charter flights.
Modern Amenities: The main terminal and the Freeman Jet Center FBO provide amenities like free Wi-Fi, vending machines, a pilot's lounge/snooze room, and computerized weather services.
On-site Transportation: Rental car agencies are conveniently located on-site, with the Freeman Jet Center also offering courtesy cars, making ground transportation straightforward.
Strategic Location: The airport's location on US Highway 90, along the future I-49 corridor, positions it well between Houston and New Orleans, also providing easy access to Lafayette's cultural attractions.
Helpful FBO Staff: Anecdotal feedback for Freeman Jet Center highlights staff as being "calm, cool, collected and so helpful," particularly in resolving issues like rental car reservation problems.

Common Complaints

Limited Commercial Options: As a regional airport focused on general and charter aviation, it does not offer conventional commercial passenger flights, which can be a limitation for those seeking broader airline access.
Past Screening Conditions: Before the opening of the new terminal, passengers for larger charter groups were sometimes accommodated in a conference room with sealed-off areas for TSA screening, which was described as "legal" but "wasn't pretty." (Note: This complaint is largely addressed by the new terminal.)

Acadiana Regional Airport provides a well-equipped and convenient hub for general aviation, private charters, and executive travel in the Acadiana region. Its modern facilities, particularly the new passenger terminal, and on-site services contribute to a positive experience for its intended users, emphasizing efficiency and ease of access.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`16/34`	8002 ft	200 ft	CON	Active Lighted
`16W/34W`	5000 ft	150 ft	WATER	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	LAFAYETTE APP/DEP	`121.1 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`121.7 MHz`
CTAF	CTAF	`125.0 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.7 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`125.0 MHz`
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.95 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

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Rental Cars

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Public Transportation

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