Hearken to this textKEY TAKEAWAYS:
- North-south runway at MSY closes June 4 for upkeep.
- Closure anticipated to final 12 days, climate allowing.
- Short-term flight path modifications could enhance noise in Kenner.
- No affect to airline schedules or airport operations.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Worldwide Airport on June 4 will quickly shut its north-south runway for scheduled security upkeep.
The closure is anticipated to final roughly 12 days, throughout which all flight operations will shift to the airport’s east-west runway, in response to a information launch.
On account of the non permanent change in flight patterns, residents in Kenner and close by communities could discover a rise in plane noise throughout this era, in response to the airport. If upkeep work is accomplished forward of schedule, use of each runways will resume sooner.
The assertion reads the closure is not going to have an effect on airline operations or flight schedules.
“The general public is suggested to be affected person whereas this upkeep mission is accomplished,” the information launch reads.
It’s unclear why the upkeep is going on or the price of repairs. A spokesperson with the airport didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
