Lafayette Regional Airport Lockdown Lifted, No Explosives Found

Lafayette Regional Airport lockdown lifted, no explosives found

UPDATE, 6/10/2025, 4 p.m.: According to Steven Picou, Lafayette Regional Airports Executive Director, during the investigation authorities determined the device found earlier this morning were auto parts. UPDATE, 6/10/2025, noon: The Lafayette Regional Airport has reopened to the public. State police have confirmed there were no explosives devices or hand grenades found in the investigation. “At 11:38 a.m. routine operations resumed at LFT. An i…

Lafayette Regional Airport on lockdown after a suspicious package allegedly found; flights delayed

Lafayette Regional Airport has been evacuated Tuesday morning and some flights are being delayed, according to travels at the airport.

All clear given at Lafayette Regional Airport after suspicious package causes evacuation, flight delays

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A suspicious package at Lafayette Regional Airport led to an evacuation and flight delays, airport authorities said. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported three people were detained for questioning. The incident was detected during a…

UPDATE: It was car parts that triggered a shutdown of the airport

There was a heavy police presence Tuesday afternoon at Lafayette Regional Airport following reports of a suspicious package found inside the terminal.KATC spoke with travelers as the situation unfolded, many of whom were stuck as law enforcement shut down the terminal and surrounded the area.According to airport officials, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) identified a suspicious package, prompting an immediate shutdown of the air…

LSP: No grenades found in Lafayette Regional Airport after explosive scare

LAFAYETTE - The Lafayette Regional Airport was under a lockdown Tuesday morning after an explosives scare involving hand grenades that were reportedly found inside the building.

Lafayette Authorities Investigating Suspicious Package at Lafayette Airport

Local law enforcement says flight delays are expected as they prioritize the safety of both airport staff and travelers. Continue reading…