According to recently released data by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport grew enplanements by 78% between 2006 – 2016, making MSY the #2 fastest growing airport in America over the ten-year period.  In 2016, New Orleans had 5,569,705 total enplanements, 15% higher than pre-Katrina levels (2004) - indicating not just a return of flights lost post-Katrina, but also an influx of new flights to the region. New Orleans International Airport now has 56 non-stop flights, including 6 international, for a total of ~150 daily flights.  British Airways has recently added a fifth day to its non-stop 787 Dreamliner service to Heathrow, and the new terminal, scheduled to open in 2019, has added gates to accommodate expected future growth. Top Mid- and Large Airports for 2006-2016 Growth in Enplanements
  1. Dallas Love Field – 119%
  2. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – 78%
  3. San Francisco International – 58%
  4. Austin-Bergstrom International – 55%
  5. William P Hobby – 49%
  6. Seattle Tacoma International – 49%
  7. Charlotte/Douglas International – 46%
  8. For Lauderdale/Hollywood International – 40%
  9. John F. Kennedy International – 40%
  10. Los Angeles International – 35%