NEW ORLEANS
KMSY AIRPORT
Operational guide for flying private/charter
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Landing runway 11 will greatly reduce taxi time to the FBOs (Atlantic and Signature).
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No hangar space is available.
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FBOs are located on the north side of the airport next to the new terminal being constructed. Major road construction can cause delays for crew and passenger vehicles.
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Requesting an Uber/Lyft from the FBO is difficult since the apps will default to the airline passenger pickup points. Pro tip: give them this address- 2247 Aberdeen St, Kenner, LA 70062 for the pickup location for either FBO. Direct the driver to the correct location via phone.
Short Overnights
WHERE TO STAY
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All the typical near-airport hotel offerings are available.
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Our favorite is the New Orleans Marriott Metairie- FBOs have discounted rate.
WHERE TO EAT
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Drago's Metairie (Get the charbroiled oysters.)
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Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar (Good Poboys)
Long Overnights
WHERE TO STAY
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French Quarter (Middle of the action; can be loud)
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The Saint Hotel (A Marriott property with an awesome hotel bar!)​
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville (Large rooms, FBOs often have discounted rate)
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Central Business District (My favorite area to stay; short walk to the French ​Quarter but much quieter and more business-oriented)
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Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette French Quarter Area Hotel (My first choice when coming to MSY)​
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Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown (French Quarter Area)
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Hilton New Orleans Riverside (Right on the river; connected to shopping center)
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WHERE TO EAT
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The Doris Metropolitan- Our listener, Paul, says the best steak he's ever had was at this restaurant.
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Clancy's- Great for Creole. Located near Tulane, it's an Uber drive away, but worth it.
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GW Fin's- Seafood
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K-Paul's- My (Dylan's) personal favorite
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Port of Call- Dive bar with great burgers and pizza
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Palace Cafe- Get the Pasta St. Charles
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Napoleon House- Try the Pimm's Cup!
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Cafe Beignet- Just as good but much less crazy than Cafe du Monde
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