When I went to Louisiana in United States I enjoyed the facilities and the rest of the stuffs of the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). So I thought to share my views with you about the airport which is a public use airport and is situated in Jefferson Parish. The airport is owned by the City of New Orleans which lies at a distance of 10 nautical miles towards the west of its central business district. If I say its perfect address then the airport is at 900 Airline Drive in Kenner which is in Louisiana. The airport has it official website where you can log on and get the necessary information which is www.flymsy.com.
The airport has two terminals which is East and West and also has a small portion of runway 10/28 that could be found in unincorporated St. Charles Parish. It is the main commercial airport for the New Orleans metropolitan area and also for doutheast Louisiana. Officially, this airport is known as the Moisant Field, Louis Armstrong International Airport and New Orleans International Airport. This airport is the second lowest lying international airport in the world with 4.5 feet in height above the sea level. This airport serves 9.7 million passengers every year and is increasing ahead.
The airport covers an area of about 1,500 acres and holds three runways. This airport serves several airlines like Aeroméxico Connect, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, American Connection operated by Chautauqua Airlines, American Eagle, Continental Airlines, Continental Express operated by ExpressJet Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection operated by Comair, Delta Connection operated by Mesaba Airlines, Delta Connection which operated by SkyWest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, United Express operated by Shuttle America, US Airways and US Airways Express that are operated by Republic Airways. Besides this, three cargo airlines that are served by the airport are Ameriflight, FedEx Express and UPS Airlines.
The airport has two major on site parking garages where long and short term parking is available. Parking spaces can hold 5,500 vehicles. You have many options available at the airport to park your car so do not worry. Valet parking could be found outside the entrance seven. The Cell Phone Lot provides free for charge services. You can hire a car from various companies that represented the airport with desks on the lower level. If you want to travel by other transportation then rail, bus and taxi are there for you. To get information you have visitor information services that could be found in the West Lobby, in West Terminal and also in East Baggage Claim area. A Travelers Aid counter is also available at the airport in the East Baggage Claim Area that provides assistance and also tourist information.
As all the airports provide common basic facilities, this airport also provides the same. Money and communications, eating and drinking, shopping and other facilities all are available to make you comfortable. In fact, the disabled travellers also get facilities like TDD telephone and the airport is fully accessible for the disabled travellers. For conference and business facilities you can head to the TravelEx America Business Centre, Delta Crown Room and the New Orleans Airport which is situated at the airport.
Those who want to accommodate a room then the airport has some hotels where you can stay like Hilton New Orleans Airport, Best Western New Orleans Inn At The Airport, Radisson Hotel Airport and Ramada Inn and Suites. Jefferson Parish offer many breathtaking attractions to explore where tourist come to visit. So try to visit and explore few of them close to the airport like Audubon Nature Institute, Entergy IMAX ® Theatre, Audubon Zoo and many sites that are amazing. For most of the countries visa is needed. So make sure from your embassy whether you require a visa or a valid passport is enough to visit such magnificent place as a tourist and just enjoy the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and its nearby attractions that will make your holidays great.
