Signature Flight Support

Signature Flight Support at New Orleans Lakefront Airport holds the distinction of being the closest FBO to the French Quarter, the Central Business District, and the Superdome. The facility sits at 5801 Walter Beech Street on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, and arriving passengers are treated to scenic approaches over the 600-square-mile lake before touching down. The terminal provides Signature's standard suite of services including a passenger lounge, flight planning resources, and concierge assistance with ground transportation, hotel bookings, and restaurant reservations. Both Hertz and Enterprise operate rental car desks on site, and crew cars are available. Signature handles fueling, ground handling, hangar space, and aircraft maintenance. The FBO also provides U.S. Customs clearance for international general aviation arrivals, which is a meaningful differentiator at Lakefront Airport for passengers returning from Caribbean or Latin American destinations. The facility operates with tie-down and hangar availability for transient aircraft, and the line crew manages quick turns efficiently. Lakefront Airport competes with Louis Armstrong International for New Orleans private aviation traffic, and its primary advantage is proximity to downtown. The 15-minute drive to the French Quarter versus 30 or more minutes from MSY can make a real difference, particularly during major events when traffic congestion intensifies. For passengers flying in for conventions at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, business meetings in the CBD, or weekends in the Quarter, Signature at Lakefront provides the combination of a recognized brand name with unbeatable positioning relative to the city's most popular destinations. The approach over Lake Pontchartrain is itself a memorable way to arrive in New Orleans.