Each answer links back to the full guide in the menu, with sources.
Questions travelers ask
Is MSY the same as New Orleans airport?
Yes. MSY is the code for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, in Kenner about 15 miles west of the French Quarter.
Why is the New Orleans airport code MSY?
The code comes from Moisant Stock Yards, the name of the site before the airport opened. The airfield was later called Moisant Field.
How many terminals and concourses does MSY have?
One terminal, opened in November 2019, with three concourses, A, B and C, and 35 gates behind one security checkpoint.
What is the cheapest way from MSY to the French Quarter?
The RTA 202 Airport Express bus, $1.25, from Level 1 outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5.
How much is a taxi from MSY to downtown?
A flat $36 for one or two riders to the CBD or French Quarter, then $15 per passenger for three or more, per the airport.
What is the cheapest parking at MSY?
The Economy Garage, with a $12 daily maximum in October 2026.
What time does security open at MSY?
At 3:30 a.m. The single checkpoint is on Level 2.
Does MSY have TSA PreCheck and CLEAR?
Yes. Both are at the checkpoint, and CLEAR works for all airlines.
Is there free Wi-Fi at MSY?
Yes, on the #MSY-FI network, free at up to 5 Mbps.
Where is the rental car center?
At 600 Rental Boulevard, Kenner, reached by a 24/7 shuttle from the front of the Long Term Parking Garage.
Is this the airport's own website?
No. This is an independent traveler guide. For anything that matters to your trip, confirm with your airline or the airport.
Sources
- Airport: Terminal project facts
- Airport: Security checkpoint
- Airport: Public transportation (JET E1 and RTA 202)
- Airport: Taxis
- Airport: Parking rates
- Airport: Amenities (lounges, Wi-Fi, nursing rooms, accessibility)
- Airport: Car rentals and Rental Car Center
- Wikipedia: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (history and code)
Last checked October 12, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Details at the airport change often; the airport's website and your airline have the final word.