KARA Acadiana Regional Airport
Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) is a towered general-aviation airport in New Iberia, Louisiana, at 24 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 16/34 (8,002 ft), 16W/34W (5,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KARA · FAA ARA · IATA ARA |
|---|---|
| Location | New Iberia, LA · 30.0378, -91.8839 |
| Elevation | 24 ft MSL (7 m) |
| Tower | 125.0 MHz |
| FAA charts | 8 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KARA METAR and TAF
SPECI KARA 010516Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM SCT008 BKN049 OVC090 23/22 A3009 RMK AO2 T02280222| Wind | From 100° at 7 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Scattered 800 ft, Broken 4,900 ft, Overcast 9,000 ft · ceiling 4,900 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 23°C (73°F) / 22°C (72°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.09 inHg (1019 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · T02280222: temperature 22.8°C, dew point 22.2°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (100° true at 7 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 16: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the left
- RWY 34: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:00Z · valid 1st 02Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KARA 010200Z 0102/0124 10003KT P6SM BKN050 TEMPO 0102/0104 4SM -RA BKN030 FM010500 VRB03KT 4SM BR OVC007 TEMPO 0110/0114 1SM BR OVC002 FM011500 08006KT P6SM OVC015 FM011800 07005KT P6SM BKN050- Initially · 1st 02Z – 1st 24Z: wind 100° at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 5,000 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 02Z – 1st 04Z: visibility 4 statute miles · light rain · broken 3,000 ft
- From · 1st 05:00Z: wind variable at 3 kt · visibility 4 statute miles · mist · overcast 700 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 10Z – 1st 14Z: visibility 1 statute mile · mist · overcast 200 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 080° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 1,500 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 070° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 5,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 / 34 | 8,002 × 200 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 16W / 34W | 5,000 × 150 ft | water | No |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | LAFAYETTE APP/DEP | 121.1 |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.7 |
| CTAF | 125.0 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Tower | 125.0 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KARA before you fly.
FAA charts for KARA — d-TPP 2611
8 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 5
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KARA on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.