How to Transfer Aircraft Title in Louisiana

Complete guide to transferring aircraft title in Louisiana. FAA requirements and how Aeradex simplifies the process for $99.

How to Transfer Aircraft Title in Louisiana

Louisiana's bayou geography creates unique aviation demands — helicopters are workhorses of the offshore oil and gas industry, and seaplanes serve coastal communities. Whether you're transacting a helicopter or a GA fixed-wing, this guide covers the title transfer process.

FAA Handles All Transfers

Louisiana has no state aircraft title process. All transfers go through the FAA.

What You'll Need

FAA Form 8050-2 (Bill of Sale)
FAA Form 8050-1 (Aircraft Registration Application)
$5 FAA registration fee
Lien release if applicable

Louisiana Corrosion Warning

Louisiana's Gulf Coast humidity and salt air environment is extremely aggressive on aircraft. Any aircraft based in coastal Louisiana deserves particularly thorough corrosion inspection before purchase.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Search registry.faa.gov. Step 2: Thorough pre-purchase inspection with corrosion focus. Step 3: Seller completes Form 8050-2. Step 4: Buyer completes Form 8050-1, mails with $5. Step 5: Carry pink copy.

Louisiana Aviation at a Glance

New Orleans Armstrong International (KMSY) is the primary hub. Louis Armstrong is complemented by Lakefront Airport (KNEW), a historic New Orleans GA field. Baton Rouge Metropolitan (KBTR) and Lafayette Regional (KLFT) serve the oil corridor.

Transfer Your Aircraft Title with Aeradex

Start your title transfer →