Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field (KLFT), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field (KLFT) serves south-central Louisiana as a towered, public-use airport with three paved runways, the longest stretching 8,000 feet, and full Jet A, Jet A+, and 100LL fuel availability. The field operates around the clock under an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule and offers onsite CBP inspection services, supporting both domestic business aviation and cross-border arrivals in a region roughly 93 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area.
Runways
Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field has three paved runways. The longest, 04R/22L, is 8,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field recorded 7,853 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and October. Business aviation traffic at KLFT concentrates in the fall months, with September and October showing the highest monthly volumes of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 782 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field averages 24.5 days above 90°F in August and 5.0 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.3°F, and January the coldest, at 62.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field has published operating constraints in five categories: runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Runway 11/29, runway 04L/22R, and runway 04R/22L are equipped with lighted distance remaining signs.
Runway lighting operates dusk to dawn. When the airport traffic control tower is closed, activate the MALSR for runway 22L via CTAF. Medium intensity runway lighting for runway 04L/22R is not available.
Runway 04L/22R is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger-carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats. The runway is closed from 2230 to 0530.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 223 feet long by 170 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 04R.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 300 feet long by 170 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 11.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 380.7 feet long by 170 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 22L.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 448 feet long by 170 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 29.
Migratory birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 670/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 720/F/D/X/T
A 155-foot oil rig is located 1 nautical mile southeast of the airport.
Contact ground control prior to pushback from the terminal.
Use caution for tower blind spots on taxiway M, east and west of taxiway E.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Houston ARTCC.
Taxilane A and all parking ramps are non-movement areas.
The air traffic control tower has limited visibility of the north parking ramp.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Acadiana Regional (KARA), 11.40 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLFT
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KLFT?
Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field's longest runway is 04R/22L, an asphalt surface measuring 8,000 feet by 150 feet. The airport also has runway 11/29 at 5,403 feet and runway 04L/22R at 4,098 feet, both paved. KLFT is designated as an ops tier 1 field, reflecting its position as a well-documented, high-traffic airport. Pavement classification numbers are published for the field, with PCR values of 670/F / B/X / T and 720/F / D/X / T recorded for the runway system. All three runways are usable by a broad range of turbine equipment given their surface strength and length.
Are there any restrictions on runway 04L/22R at KLFT?
Yes, runway 04L/22R at Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field carries specific operating limits. It is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 9 passenger seats, nor for non-scheduled passenger operations exceeding 30 passenger seats. The runway is also closed between 2230 and 0530 local. Additionally, medium intensity runway lighting on 04L/22R is not available when the airport traffic control tower is closed. Dispatchers planning charter or scheduled flights into KLFT should account for these restrictions when selecting this runway.
Does Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field have EMAS installed?
Yes, KLFT has Engineered Materials Arresting Systems installed at four runway ends. The departure end of runway 04R has an EMAS bed 223 feet long by 170 feet wide, runway 11 has one 300 feet long by 170 feet wide, runway 22L has one 380.7 feet long by 170 feet wide, and runway 29 has one 448 feet long by 170 feet wide. This coverage across multiple runway ends is a notable safety feature for overrun protection at Lafayette Regional. Flight crews should note these systems are designed to stop aircraft that overrun the pavement.
Is customs available at KLFT?
Yes, Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field has CBP inspection services available onsite. This means aircraft arriving from international destinations can clear customs directly at the airport rather than diverting to another facility. As Lafayette sits in Louisiana, crossing traffic figures reported for KLFT reflect FAA TFMSC data on cross-border movements rather than the airport's total operational count. Operators should still confirm current CBP staffing and any advance notice requirements before planning an international arrival, since onsite availability does not remove standard notification procedures.
How much business aviation traffic does KLFT see, and is it seasonal?
Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field recorded 7,853 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 21,248 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly business aviation traffic shows a clear seasonal pattern, with volumes rising through the year to peak in September and October near 750 to 780 operations, compared to lower counts of around 530 to 620 in the January through May period. This concentration in the fall months is a planning consideration for operators scheduling trips into KLFT. The airport carries an ops tier 1 designation, reflecting its overall traffic volume and documentation level.