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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Travel Guide

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 90°F now🕔 6:09 AM local📅 Best: February, April, August, October and November

Active alerts for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:48AM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Summary

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is an airport in New Orleans. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 90°F (32°C) in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with overcast. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 75°F to 95°F. Chance of precipitation is 15%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is February, April, August, October and November. The climate is temperate. January, May and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.

The closest major airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), about 304 mi away. Nearby highlights include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 95°F is 2.9°F above the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Coordinates: 29°59′36.2″N 90°15′29.2″W (29.9934, -90.2581)

Weather in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport right now

☁️
90°F
Overcast · feels like 97°F
Humidity54%
Wind3 mph SW
Gusts4 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1014 hPa
VisibilityGood · 11 mi
Air quality68 · Moderate
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset7:34 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 79%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:09 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 95° / 75°

Overcast · 15% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 100° / 79°

Overcast · 11% rain · wind 8 mph

Quick facts about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

TypeAirport
CityNew Orleans
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates29°59′36.2″N 90°15′29.2″W (29.9934, -90.2581)
IATA codeMSY
Local time6:09 AM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsFebruary, April, August, October and November
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Best time to visit Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Go in February, April, August, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, May and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★★
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and July - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
George Bush Intercontinental AirportIAH304 miHouston

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is an airport in New Orleans. Its coordinates are 29.9934, -90.2581. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport right now?

It is currently 90°F (32°C) with overcast. Humidity is 54% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

February, April, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 6:09 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

The closest airports are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 304 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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