St Landry Parish-Ahart Field Airport serves Opelousas and St Landry Parish and is owned by Police Jury. The airport has more than one runway. The longest is a paved runway extending 5999 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 75 feet at a distance of about 2 miles from Opelousas. Nearby accommodations include Comfort Inn Opelousas, and Days Inn And Suites Opelousas, within about 10 miles of the facilities.
Location:
Hwy 749, Opelousas Louisiana 70570
Telephone
318-942-8528
Other Transportation nearby:
(Oakdale) Allen Parish Airport
(Breaux Bridge) Bordelon Airpark Airport
(Bunkie) Bunkie Municipal Airport
(Lake Charles) Chennault International Airport
(New Roads) False River Air Park Airport
(Rayne) Hains Airstrip Airport
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12/11 Coming to The Opelousas area
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times.
Best of the Bayou Festival Houma LA September29-30 Taking place in Historic Downtown Houma, the festival features Cajun and French food, music, weddings, crafts, pirogue racing, antiques, and more.
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