Private jets at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (KMSY)
New Orleans had 3,476 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 10 a day. The busiest month, April, was 2.5 times as busy as the quietest, September. 1,739 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Embraer Phenom 300.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at New Orleans, month by month
April was the busiest month, with 456 arrivals, and September the quietest, with 182.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Sunday · 17%Sunday carried 17% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use New Orleans
Large-cabin jets made 37% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Embraer Phenom 300, with 17%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use New Orleans most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N12EC | Bombardier Challenger 300 | 69 |
| 2 | N98EC | Bombardier Challenger 300 | 63 |
| 3 | N93EC | Bombardier Challenger 300 | 56 |
| 4 | N163EG | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 49 |
| 5 | N1SG | Bombardier Challenger 300 | 44 |
| 6 | N504GB | Bombardier Challenger 350 | 34 |
| 7 | N359MM | Bombardier Learjet 60 | 28 |
| 8 | N7JD | Dassault Falcon 7X | 23 |
| 9 | N865PC | Dassault Falcon 50 | 23 |
| 10 | N568BB | Hawker 750/850 | 22 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into New Orleans
New Orleans’ longest runway is 3,080 meters, against 2,097 at New Orleans Lakefront, 23 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,080 m | 46 m | PEM |
| 02/20 | 2,134 m | 46 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: New Orleans Lakefront (KNEW)
23 km away| Measure | New Orleans (KMSY) | New Orleans Lakefront (KNEW) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,080 m | 2,097 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at New Orleans: questions
How many private jets fly into New Orleans?
We tracked 3,476 private jet arrivals at New Orleans Louis Armstrong in the 12 months to July 2026, about 10 a day, from 1,739 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at New Orleans?
April, with 456 arrivals. September was the quietest, with 182.
Which private jets use New Orleans most?
The most common type was the Embraer Phenom 300, with 17% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 37% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to New Orleans for a private jet?
New Orleans Lakefront (KNEW), 23 km away, with a 2,097 meter runway against 3,080 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (KMSY).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/new-orleans-louis-armstrong
Method: private jet arrivals at KMSY from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data