Extended Runway Closure at New Orleans Airport to Complete Taxiway Construction Project

NEW ORLEANS – Due to the recent hurricane event and rainy weather in the area, the closure of the north-south runway at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has been extended to September 23. On Sept. 4, MSY closed one of its two runways for flight operations to allow contractors to complete the remaining work on a taxiway project. All aircraft arriving and departing from MSY will continue to use the east-west runway (Runway 11/29) during this time.

Due to this temporary runway closure, certain parts of Kenner and the surrounding areas may experience an increase in aircraft noise. If the work is completed earlier than the announced schedule, normal aircraft arrival and departure patterns on both runways will resume. This temporary runway closure will not impact any airline operations or flight schedules.

The taxiway project will replace approximately 1,500 ft of concrete pavement on the southern portion of taxiway Sierra, which is parallel to the north-south runway and allows aircraft to reach the runway end.

The public is advised to be patient while this maintenance project is completed.

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