Louis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportLow Traffic
Security Wait
Fast(under 15 min)
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Immigration
Fast(under 15 min)
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Traffic Score
21.4%
Current congestion
Location
New Orleans
United States
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Thursday1 / 1 Open
Checkpoint 8
MSY01
3:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated: 6:25:32 PM
Total Queue Time Estimate
CombinedSecurity
6
min
Immigration
8
min
Total
14
min
Add ~30 min for check-in & boarding
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PremiumLow21.4%
Security
Fast(under 15 min)
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Immigration
Fast(under 15 min)
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Traffic Score87
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Quick Info
IATA Code
MSY
Location
New Orleans
United States
Current Status
Low Traffic
TSA PreCheck
AvailableBusiest Months
JulAugDec
Peak Hours
6-9 AM8min
11 AM-2 PM5min
4-7 PM8min
Quick Tips
- Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
- Check-in online to save time
- Use TSA PreCheck for faster screening
- CLEAR+ available at this airport
Arrival Time
Domestic Flight
90 min
before departure
International Flight
150 min
before departure
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About MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) serves the New Orleans area in United States.
Real-time queue predictions help travelers plan arrival times with accurate wait time estimates.
Busiest periods: Jul, Aug, Dec