KMSY NOTAMs in plain English

37 notices active now or starting within 24 hours at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, most important first. Checked with the FAA at 8:36 pm CT. Translations are automatic; the FAA text under each one is the authority.

Runway (1)Navaid (11)Taxiway (1)Lighting (6)Procedure (7)Obstacle (10)Services (1)

Runway 1

Runway 11/29 east 1804 feet is closed. Declared distances for runway 11 and runway 29 are 8300 feet.

Runway, until November 4

FAA text

07/043 RWY 11/29 E 1804FT CLSD. DECLARED DIST: RWY 11 TORA 8300FT TODA 8300FT ASDA 8300FT LDA 8300FT. RWY 29 TORA 8300FT TODA 8300FT ASDA 8300FT LDA 8300FT

Navaid 11

ILS or LOC Runway 29 not available unless aircraft has suitable GPS RNAV. Required VOR/DME is out of service.

Navaid, until November 2

FAA text

6/3991 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 29, AMDT 10B... PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, RQR VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE. 2609182058-2611022058EST

ILS or LOC Runway 2 not available unless aircraft has suitable GPS RNAV. Required VOR/DME is out of service.

Navaid, until November 2

FAA text

6/3988 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 2, AMDT 20B... PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, RQR VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE. 2609182058-2611022058EST

LOC Runway 20 not available unless aircraft has suitable GPS RNAV. Required VOR/DME is out of service.

Navaid, until November 2

FAA text

6/3990 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. LOC RWY 20, AMDT 4... PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, RQR VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE. 2609182058-2611022058EST

ILS Runway 11 approaches not available unless aircraft has suitable GPS RNAV. Harvey VORTAC and Leeville VORTAC are out of service.

Navaid, until October 28

FAA text

6/2845 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 11 , AMDT 5C... ILS RWY 11 (SA CAT I), AMDT 5C... ILS RWY 11 (CAT II-III), AMDT 5C... PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS. HRV VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE AND LEV VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE. 2609141452-2610281452EST

The ILS glideslope for runway 29 is out of service.
Navaid, until November 6
FAA text
```
07/013 NAV ILS RWY 29 GP U/S
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The ILS for runway 11 is out of service.
Navaid, until November 6
FAA text
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07/012 NAV ILS RWY 11 U/S
```
Runway 11 ILS inner marker is out of service.
Navaid, until January 29
FAA text
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06/049 NAV ILS RWY 11 IM U/S
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Runway 02 ILS is out of service.
Navaid, until November 6
FAA text
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03/008 NAV ILS RWY 02 U/S
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Runway 20 ILS localizer is out of service.
Navaid, until November 6
FAA text
```
03/009 NAV ILS RWY 20 LOC U/S
```

LOC Runway 2 minimums require DME unless aircraft has suitable GPS RNAV. Radar required for procedure entry unless aircraft has suitable GPS RNAV. Harvey VORTAC is out of service.

Navaid, until October 28

FAA text

6/2843 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 2, AMDT 20B... S-LOC 2 MINIMUMS DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS. RADAR REQUIRED FOR PROCEDURE ENTRY EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, HRV VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE. 2609141452-2610281452EST

ILS or LOC Runway 29 requires radar for procedure entry unless aircraft has suitable GPS RNAV. Harvey VORTAC is out of service.

Navaid, until October 28

FAA text

6/2841 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 29, AMDT 10B... RADAR REQUIRED FOR PROCEDURE ENTRY EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, HRV VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE. 2609141452-2610281452EST

Taxiway 1

Taxiway S is closed between taxiway G and taxiway E.
Taxiway, until November 1
FAA text
```
10/015 TWY S BTN TWY G AND TWY E CLSD
```

Lighting 6

Taxiway S, south of the taxiway E edge, has out of service edge lighting.
Lighting, until October 26
FAA text
```
10/017 TWY S SOUTH OF TWY E EDGE LGT U/S
```
Runway 29 PAPI visual glide path lights are out of service.
Lighting, until November 6
FAA text
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07/014 RWY 29 PAPI U/S
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Runway 29 approach lighting system is out of service.
Lighting, until November 6
FAA text
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07/011 RWY 29 ALS U/S
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Runway 11 sequenced flashing lights are out of service.
Lighting, until September 24
FAA text
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06/047 RWY 11 SEQUENCED FLG LGT U/S
```
Runway 02 PAPI visual glide path lights are out of service.
Lighting, until November 6
FAA text
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03/010 RWY 02 PAPI U/S
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Runway 20 PAPI visual glide path lights are out of service.
Lighting, until November 6
FAA text
```
03/011 RWY 20 PAPI U/S
```

Procedure 7

ILS Runway 11 Category II-III approach is not authorized except for aircraft with a radio altimeter. Inner marker is out of service.

Procedure, until November 10

FAA text

6/0343 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS RWY 11 (CAT II-III), AMDT 5C ... S-ILS 11 CAT II NA EXCEPT FOR AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH RADIO ALTIMETER. I-MSY INNER MARKER OUT OF SERVICE 2606241410-2611101410EST

ILS or LOC Runway 29 Category C/D visibility increased to 1 3/4 when approach lights are out. ILS decision altitude not available. KENLE fix minimums also revised for Category C/D.

Procedure, until November 11

FAA text

6/0424 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 29, AMDT 10B... S-ILS 29* DA NA. S-LOC VIS CAT A/B RVR 4500, CAT C/D RVR 1 1/2. KENLE FIX MINIMUMS: S-LOC 29 VIS CAT A/B RVR 4500, CAT C/D RVR 6000. FOR INOP ALS INCREASE S-LOC 29 CAT C/D VISIBILITY TO 1 3/4 SM AND KENLE FIX MINIMUMS CAT C/D VISIBILITY TO 1 1/2 SM. 2607301037-2611111037EST

RNAV (RNP) Z Runway 29 approach is not available.

Procedure, until November 11

FAA text

6/0426 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 29, AMDT 2... PROCEDURE NA. 2607301037-2611111037EST

RNAV (GPS) Y Runway 29 LPV and LNAV/VNAV decision altitudes not available. LNAV minimums revised, with higher visibility when approach lights are out.

Procedure, until November 11

FAA text

6/0425 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 29, AMDT 4B... LPV DA* NA. LNAV/VNAV DA NA. LNAV CAT A/B VIS RVR 4500, CAT C/D VIS RVR 6000. FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE LNAV CAT A/B VIS TO 1 1/4 AND CAT C/D VIS TO 1 3/4. 2607301037-2611111037EST

RNAV (GPS) Y Runway 29 minimums revised, with visibility increased to 1 3/8 when approach lights are out. Visual descent point not available. Temporary crane 290 feet MSL, 3084 feet southwest of Runway 29.

Procedure, until February 15

FAA text

6/0099 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 29, AMDT 4B... LNAV/VNAV DA 501/HAT 499 ALL CATS. VIS RVR 5000 ALL CATS. LNAV MDA 600/HAT 598 ALL CATS. VIS CAT C/D 1 1/4. CIRCLING MDA 640/HAA 637 ALL CATS. VIS CAT C 1 3/4. VDP NA. FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE LNAV/VNAV ALL CATS VISIBILITY AND LNAV CATS C/D TO 1 3/8 SM. TEMPORARY CRANE, 290 MSL, 3084FT SW OF RWY 29 (2025-ASW-8396-NRA). 2607291631-2702151631EST

Circling minimums are 640 feet MDA and 637 feet HAA for all categories, visibility 1 3/4 for Category C. Temporary crane 290 feet MSL, 3464 feet south of the airport.

Procedure, until February 15

FAA text

6/3067 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 11 , AMDT 5C... ILS OR LOC RWY 2, AMDT 20B... ILS OR LOC RWY 29, AMDT 10B... LOC RWY 20, AMDT 4... RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 20, AMDT 3B... VOR/DME RWY 11, AMDT 1B... CIRCLING MDA 640/HAA 637 ALL CATS. VIS CAT C 1 3/4. TEMPORARY CRANE, 290 MSL, 3464FT SOUTH OF KMSY AIRPORT (2025-ASW-8396-NRA). 2607061503-2702151503EST

RNAV (GPS) Runway 2 minimums revised: LNAV/VNAV DA 501 feet, LNAV MDA 600 feet, circling MDA 640 feet. Visual descent point 1.71 NM to Runway 2. Temporary crane 290 feet MSL, 2454 feet west of Runway 2.

Procedure, until February 15

FAA text

6/3066 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, AMDT 3A... LNAV/VNAV DA 501/HAT 499 ALL CATS. VIS 1 3/8 ALL CATS. LNAV MDA 600/HAT 598 ALL CATS. VIS CAT C/D 1 3/4. CIRCLING MDA 640/HAA 637 ALL CATS. VIS CAT C 1 3/4. VDP 1.71 NM TO RW02. TEMPORARY CRANE, 290 MSL, 2454FT WEST OF RWY 2 (2025-ASW-8396-NRA). 2607061503-2702151503EST

Obstacle 10

Obstacle tower lights about 8.5 NM west of the airport are out of service. The tower is 268 feet MSL.
Obstacle, until January 13
FAA text
```
10/008 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1229764) 295811.70N0902504.20W (8.5NM W MSY) 268.0FT (260.2FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstacle tower lights about 2.3 NM south-southwest of the airport are out of service. The tower is 220 feet MSL.
Obstacle, until December 16
FAA text
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09/014 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 1993-ASW-1798-OE) 295723N0901615W (2.3NM SSW MSY) 220FT (212FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstruction tower light about 3.4 NM south of the airport is out of service.
Obstacle, until December 9
FAA text
```
09/008 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1266500) 295610.80N0901451.70W (3.4NM S MSY) 225.1FT (224.1FT AGL) U/S
```

Takeoff obstacle notes added for Runway 2: a billboard sign 1364 feet from the departure end and 859 feet left of centerline, 54 feet above ground level.

Obstacle, until June 8

FAA text

6/6192 ODP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 2... TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTES: RWY 2, BILLBOARD SIGN, 1364FT FROM DER, 859FT LEFT OF CENTERLINE, 54 AGL/49 MSL (2026-ASW-1914-OE). ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2606081213-2806081213EST

RNAV (GPS) Y runway 11 approach amended. LNAV/VNAV decision altitude 319 feet and LNAV MDA 420 feet for all categories. Visibility raised to RVR 4500 for LNAV/VNAV and RVR 6000 for LNAV when ALSF-2 is out. Temporary crane 108 feet MSL, 1...

Obstacle, until January 14

FAA text

6/5707 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 11, AMDT 2D... LNAV/VNAV DA 319/HAT 315 ALL CATS. LNAV MDA 420/HAT 416 ALL CATS. VIS CATS C/D RVR 3500. FOR INOP ALSF-2, INCREASE LNAV/VNAV ALL CATS VISIBILITY TO RVR 4500 AND LNAV CATS C/D VISIBILITY TO RVR 6000. TEMPORARY CRANE, 108 MSL, 1298FT EAST OF RWY 11 (2024-ASW-2401-NRA). 2606041911-2701141911EST

ILS or localizer runway 11 approach amended. WENUP fix minimums MDA 420 feet, visibility raised when approach lights are out. Visual descent point not authorized. Temporary crane 108 feet MSL, 1298 feet east of runway 11.

Obstacle, until January 14

FAA text

6/5709 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ILS OR LOC RWY 11 , AMDT 5C... WENUP FIX MINIMUMS: S-LOC 11 MDA 420/HAT 416 ALL CATS. VIS CATS C/D RVR 3500. VDP NA. FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE S-LOC 11 VISIBILITY TO 1 3/8 SM AND INCREASE WENUP FIX MINIMUMS S-LOC 11 CAT C/D VISIBILITY TO RVR 6000. TEMPORARY CRANE, 108 MSL, 1298FT EAST OF RWY 11 (2024-ASW-2401-NRA). 2606041911-2701141911EST

Takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedure amended. Temporary men and equipment near runway 11 departure end, up to 60 feet high, are noted.

Obstacle, until November 16

FAA text

6/8419 ODP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 2... TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTES: RWY 11, TEMPORARY MEN AND EQUIPMENT, BEGINNING 557 FT FROM DER, BEGINNING 497 FT RIGHT OF CENTERLINE, UP TO 60 AGL/UP TO 60 MSL (2022-ASW-3305/3306/3308/3309-NRA). ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2604061307-2611161307EST

Obstruction tower light about 11.6 NM southeast of the airport is out of service.
Obstacle, until February 27
FAA text
```
02/049 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1031898) 295044.00N0900639.00W (11.6NM SE MSY) 274.0FT (269.0FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstruction tower light about 11.7 NM southeast of the airport is out of service.
Obstacle, until February 27
FAA text
```
02/048 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1031897) 295042.00N0900640.00W (11.7NM SE MSY) 275.6FT (270.7FT AGL) U/S
```
RNAV (RNP) Z runway 29 approach amended. RNP 0.30 decision altitude 439 feet, height above touchdown 437 feet, for all aircraft categories. Tower 77 feet MSL, 1.13 NM southeast of runway 29 approach end.
Obstacle, until August 24
FAA text
```
6/2390 IAP LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 29, AMDT 2... RNP 0.30 DA 439/HAT 437 ALL CATS. TOWER, 77 MSL, 1.13 NM SE OF APCH END RWY 29 (22-045261). 2601121653-2808241653EST
```

Services 1

Terminal and surveillance radar is out of service at Albuquerque airport.
Services, from 9:00 am CT until October 25
FAA text
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10/014 SVC TAR/SSR U/S
```

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