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Airports in Louisiana
New Orleans International
The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of downtown New Orleans.
New Orleans International (MSY)
Location
The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of downtown New Orleans.Getting to the city
The Jefferson Transit Authority (JET) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) provide bus service to Downtown New Orleans from the airport. Bus service is available from the outer curb outside Level 3 Ticket Lobby. The Airport Shuttle ticket booths are located in the baggage claim area on the lower level.
Time
GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Numerous car rental companies are represented at the airport, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Dollar, Payless and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis
There are taxis available on the lower level outside the baggage claim zone.
Facilities
Banks offer foreign money exchange, ATMs and a host of other banking and business services. Internet access is available, as well as duty-free shopping, gift shops, a post office, advance baggage check-in and a visitor information service. Facilities for the disabled are good. There are a number of restaurants in the terminal and concourses. Smoking is prohibited in the main terminal building; however, there are designated smoking locations on the upper and lower ramps outside the terminal.
Parking
Short-term parking at Louis Armstrong International Airport starts at $2 for the first hour and $2 for every half hour thereafter up to a daily limit of $22. Long-term parking charges are similar, but with a daily maximum of $20. The airport's remaining two lots charge $18 and $12 dollars for 24 hours respectively.
Monroe Airport
The airport is located three miles (6km) east of Monroe's central business district.
Monroe Airport (MLU)
Location
The airport is located three miles (6km) east of Monroe's central business district.Getting to the city
There is a bus service between the city and the airport, which runs every 45 minutes, Monday to Saturday. Buses operate between 6.20am and 6.40pm. Airport shuttles, taxis and rental cars are also available.
Time
GMT -6 (GMT -5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Major car rental agencies are located on site at Monroe airport, including Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National.
Airport Taxis
A variety of taxi companies service Monroe Airport, but it is generally a good idea to book a taxi ahead of time.
Facilities
There is a New Orleans-style sports bar located in the main terminal area and the Central Station serves breakfast and lunch daily. Monroe airport has a variety of facilities to accommodate special needs patrons.
Parking
Long and short-term parking, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is located directly opposite the terminal building. Short-term parking is free for the first hour, $3 for the second hour, and $1 to $2 per hour thereafter up to a daily maximum of $9. Long-term parking costs $2 for the first hour and an additional $1 per hour thereafter, up to a daily maximum of $7.
Baton Rouge Airport
The airport is located eight miles (13km) outside of Baton Rouge's central business district.
Baton Rouge Airport (BTR)
Location
The airport is located eight miles (13km) outside of Baton Rouge's central business district.Getting to the city
Shuttle services are available and the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) provides an express airport service to downtown. The bus leaves hourly.
Time
GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Cars from major car rental companies including Hertz, Avis, National, Enterprise, and Budget are available at the airport.
Airport Taxis
A great number of taxi companies service Baton Rouge Airport in addition to Uber and Lyft ride-hailing services.
Facilities
Baton Rouge Airport offers a number of amenities, including a children's play room, a reading room, restrooms, a smoking lounge, a business centre, a food court, gift shops, ATMs, courtesy phones, a nursing room, a non-denominational chapel, shoe shine services, vending machines, and a conference room.
Parking
Two three-storey parking garages are located directly opposite Baton Rouge Airport terminal. For standard parking it costs $1 per half hour or portion thereof, or $2 per hour for economy parking. For a full 24 hours it's $12 in the standard lot, or $9 in the economy lot. Payment is at check out while exiting the lot and most major credit cards are accepted.
Shreveport Airport
Shreveport Airport is located eight miles (13km) out of the centre of the city.
Shreveport Airport (SHV)
Location
Shreveport Airport is located eight miles (13km) out of the centre of the city.Getting to the city
The local SporTran bus system has routes from the airport to the city centre. A variety of private shuttle companies are available at the airport, as are taxis.
Time
GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
On-site rental car companies operate at Shreveport Regional Airport, including Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Thrifty, and Enterprise. The companies' rental counters are located on the lower level of the terminal building.
Airport Taxis
Taxis and limousines are available outside the airport.
Facilities
Refreshments are available and there are also a couple of newsstands. An ATM can be found near the baggage claim area. Facilities for disabled passengers are available.
Parking
Parking is availble at the airport.
Lafayette Regional Airport
The airport is located two miles (4km) southeast of Lafayette.
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Location
The airport is located two miles (4km) southeast of Lafayette.Getting to the city
A number of taxi and shuttle services operate from the airport.
Time
GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Car rental companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Enterprise.
Airport Taxis
Dixie Cab and Courtesy Taxi Transportation provide metered taxi service from the airport. It is a good idea to book a taxi in advance.
Facilities
Terminal facilities include an ATM, porters, wheel chair service, duty-free shopping, a cafe and bar, a business centre and travel agencies.
Parking
The first 30 minutes are free in all parking lots. The short-term lot charges $1 per 30 minutes, after the initial free period, for the first three and a half hours, $11 for up to four hours, and $12 per day. The long-term lot charges $2 per hour up to $9 per day. The economy lot charges a daily rate of $6. The parking lots are connected to the terminal by covered walkways.