Brief Guide to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Airport Facilities, Ground Transportation and Parking and Security

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located in Jefferson Parish in New Orleans. This location is on the western side of the business district in New Orleans. It was formerly known as the Moisant Field and a small part of Runway 10/28 is situated in St. Charles Parish.

The Louis Armstrong airport offers world class facilities to the tourists. The advance luggage check in facility helps the travelers to leave their luggage to be transported to their hotels later from the airport and vice versa. You will be able to spend more time in the French Quarter with this service. The airport offers facilities for the disabled inside the airport. There is a Sky Club inside the airport made by Delta Air Line.

The baggage storage space is located between the 5th and 6th baggage claims counters. ATM machines are situated near the terminals and Whitney National Bank is also located in the airport premises. Internet connection is available for the passengers within the airport. You will get visitor information for the counter located in the western side of the lobby.

Different modes of transportation are available in the airport. Avail of the airport shuttle service which charges $38 for a round trip per passenger. Greyhound bus service, Amtrak railways and cabs are also nearby. The airport offers long term, short term and ticketless parking as well. For short term parking the ticket is $2 for 1 hour. Vehicles are searched thoroughly before letting them enter the garage. Passengers have to go through screening before checking in. Carry on baggage are checked thoroughly.