Private Charter Between Nassau and New Orleans.
About 2 hours 15 minutes in the Lear 60 between MYNN and Louis Armstrong International (KMSY) or Lakefront (KNEW), the smaller biz aviation field on Lake Pontchartrain. Nassau ↔ New Orleans is the Gulf-coast and energy-industry lane — Jazz Fest and Mardi Gras drive the seasonal peaks; corporate energy traffic stays steady year-round.
Why this route
New Orleans ↔ Nassau is one of the more interesting niche U.S. lanes. The energy industry footprint in NOLA — Entergy, Chevron's Gulf operations, the offshore service network — drives corporate aviation demand; Jazz Fest (late April / early May) and Mardi Gras (variable, February or March) are the seasonal peaks for leisure. The route is also useful for clients connecting through New Orleans to onward travel west into Texas or Louisiana property.
The Lear 60 makes the run in just over two hours, well within range with reserves. Pet-friendly cabin; bag capacity comfortable for the typical four-to-eight passenger weekend group.
Airport & FBO
Louis Armstrong International (KMSY) is the standard arrival. Atlantic Aviation and Signature both operate FBOs at KMSY with full private-terminal services and CBP clearance. The ground transfer to the Garden District or French Quarter is 25-35 minutes depending on traffic.
Lakefront (KNEW) is the closer biz aviation alternative — on Lake Pontchartrain, 20 minutes from downtown. Million Air operates the FBO at KNEW. CBP clearance is available by arrangement. For most Jazz Fest and Mardi Gras trips, KNEW is the preferred field for the shorter ground transfer.
On the Nassau end, all flights operate out of MYNN. Jazz Fest weekends and Mardi Gras drive in-season demand spikes — we recommend confirming at least three weeks out for those specific dates.
Typical use cases
Jazz Fest weekend
Late April / early May. Multi-day stay; we hold the aircraft for the right groups.
Mardi Gras weekend
Variable date in February or March. Demand is intense — confirm early.
Energy industry corporate turn
Same-week shuttle between Bahamas and the New Orleans corporate base.
New Orleans to Nassau weekend escape
Reverse — NOLA residents heading to Bahamas property.
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