![]() The three-day airshow hosted by the National WWII Museum, Commemorative Air Force, and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation honor the men and women of WWII through aviation displays, vehicle displays, and re-enactments. Since 2014, Lakefront Airport has hosted the WWII Air, Sea & Land Festival. With the exterior of the main terminal fully restored, however, the classic Art Deco building was used as the headquarters of the fictional company Ferris Aircraft in the 2011 action hero film Green Lantern starring Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. While the airport soon resumed functioning, restoration of the terminal building and other facilities proceeded slowly. Lakefront Airport was damaged by hurricane-force winds and the storm surge of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and a number of the hangars and outlying buildings were destroyed. The sculpture in front of the terminal, Fountain of the Four Winds by Enrique Alferez, is a local landmark. ![]() The terminal building houses a restaurant frequented by nearby residents, the Walnut Room. The terminal building's interior retains much of its original lavish 1930s decoration, and the Art Deco exterior, obscured for decades by a "bomb-proof" facade installed after World War II, has been returned to its original appearance. Airline service is also available to destinations in the Gulf South Region. Lakefront Airport continues as a general aviation airport with charter, private, and occasional military operations. Originally the airline airport for the New Orleans area, Lakefront Airport relinquished that role in the summer of 1946 when airline service began from Moisant International Airport (now Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport), a larger facility in the nearby suburb of Kenner. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation reliever airport. Lakefront Airport ( IATA: NEW, ICAO: KNEW, FAA LID: NEW) is a public airport five miles northeast of downtown New Orleans, in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States. I’m Fleurty Girl and that wraps up another episode of GoNOLA TV, and we’ll see you next time, darlin’.Source: Federal Aviation Administration So whether you’re taking off, setting sail, or just want to enjoy some nice southern sunshine, you can find it right here on Lake Pontchartrain. And it’s unique architecture definitely make it a must-see. This airport was opened in 1934 and was dubbed, “The Air Hub of the Americas.” From private, military, and commercial flights, this airport is still one of the busiest in Louisiana. One of the most delicious restaurants over here is Messina’s Runway Cafe, located in this historical airport right on Lake Pontchartrain. ![]() And with restaurants lining the edge of this beautiful Lakefront, you know you’re going to be eating some really fresh fish. There are even great opportunities for fishing here right off the sea wall. This recreational area on Lakefront Drive is a great place for walking, biking, or even rollerblading. You can even check out sailboat races on Wednesday nights in the spring, put on by the Southern Yacht Club. With opportunities for swimming, sailing, and fishing, there are endless ways New Orleanians use this lake every single day. When you live in such close proximity to this much water, it becomes major part of your culture. Brisbi’s Seafood sits right on the water. And with the restoration of the New Canal Lighthouse you can learn more about its rich maritime history through educational tours provided right here on the water. The lake spans over 40 miles long and 30 miles wide. And if you have ever driven on the Causeway Bridge - one of the longest bridges in the entire world - you know just how vast it is. ![]() Lake Pontchartrain is not actually a lake, but a mixture of fresh and salt water that is directly connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Take a cue from our video, below, and enjoy a day at the lake.įleurty Girl: It’s no secret that New Orleans is surrounded on all sides by water, and on the Northside, you have Lake Pontchartrain. Stretching 40 miles across, Lake Pontchartrain is full of brackish water (a mix of ocean water and freshwater that connects directly to the Gulf of Mexico) that beckons visitors to fish, paddleboard, sail, bike, or maybe just eat seafood on a lakefront patio. Not content with just a big ol’ river, New Orleans is also home to a gigantic lake, too. The lakefront along Lakeshore Drive stretches for miles. Whether in our nicknames (Crescent City) or some of our biggest industries (the Port of New Orleans features the longest wharf in the world), the river is both part of our identity and our everyday lives. ![]()
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