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Free air in Louisiana
Is air free in Louisiana?
Owner decidesNot by law. Louisiana has no free-air law, so each station owner decides. Of the 144 places with air we have mapped in Louisiana, 88 (61 %) are free or usually free, mostly at Lowe's, Pilot and Flying J and QuikTrip, plus tire shops such as Mavis Discount Tire and Discount Tire that fill tires for free.
- places with air
- 144
- free or usually free
- 88
- tire shops fill free
- 37
- open 24/7 (known)
- 22
Chains with air in Louisiana
The brands with the most locations on our Louisiana map, and what to expect at each.
| Chain | Locations in LA | Free air |
|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | 30 | Usually free |
| Mavis Discount Tire | 26 | Free, staff fill |
| Pilot and Flying J | 13 | Usually free |
| Discount Tire | 10 | Free, staff fill |
| Exxon | 9 | Depends on the store |
| QuikTrip | 6 | Usually free |
| Shell | 6 | Depends on the store |
| Chevron | 6 | Depends on the store |
| Circle K | 4 | Depends on the store |
| Murphy USA | 4 | Depends on the store |
| Costco | 4 | Free for members |
| Kroger | 3 | Usually free |
| Mobil | 1 | Depends on the store |
| RaceTrac | 1 | Depends on the store |
Free air by city in Louisiana
Number of places with air per city. Cities with a link have their own page with every address.
- Baton Rouge13
- New Orleans10
- Lafayette8
- Houma8
- Shreveport8
- Bossier City7
- Slidell6
- Ruston5
- Lake Charles5
- Covington4
- Denham Springs4
- Pearl River3
- Sulphur3
- Haughton3
- Gonzales3
- Hammond3
- Youngsville2
- Laplace2
- Thibodaux2
- West Monroe2
- Iowa2
- Greenwood2
- Rayville2
- Monroe2
- Kenner2
- Prairieville2
- Bogalusa1
- Patterson1
- Lacombe1
- Broussard1
- Bayou Cane1
- Natchitoches1
- Kentwood1
- Marrero1
- Abbeville1
- New Iberia1
- Jefferson1
- Crowley1
- Alexandria1
- Leesville1
- Pineville1
- Opelousas1
- Metairie1
- Harvey1
- Luling1
- Port Allen1
- Bunkie1
- Breaux Bridge1
Winter tire pressure in Louisiana
−3 PSI
typical drop from July to January
The average temperature in Louisiana goes from about 83 °F in July to 50 °F in January. Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so a tire set to 35 PSI on a summer afternoon reads about 32 PSI on an average winter morning.
That is not enough to trigger the warning light on its own, but it adds up with the 1 to 2 PSI every tire loses per month. Check your pressure monthly.
Free air in neighboring states
- Arkansas190 places
- Mississippi106 places
- Texas1,804 places
Free air in Louisiana: questions
Is air free at gas stations in Louisiana?
Only where the owner chooses. Louisiana doesn't require free air, so many stations use coin or card machines that cost one to two dollars. Chains that give air away at most stores are your best bet, and some clerks switch a paid machine to free if you ask.
Which gas stations have free air in Louisiana?
On our map, the chains with the most free or usually free air pumps in Louisiana are Lowe's (30), Pilot and Flying J (13), QuikTrip (6) and Costco (4). At franchised brands like Shell, BP or Exxon, it depends on the owner.
Where can I check my tire pressure for free in Louisiana?
Tire shops are the easiest option: Mavis Discount Tire (26 locations) and Discount Tire (10 locations) check and fill tires for free during business hours, no purchase needed.
How much does tire pressure drop in winter in Louisiana?
Louisiana averages about 83 °F in July and 50 °F in January (NOAA, 2015–2024). At roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, tires filled in summer lose about 3 PSI by midwinter, often enough to switch on the low-pressure warning. Top them up when the weather turns.
Which city in Louisiana has the most free air pumps?
On our map, Baton Rouge has the most free or usually free spots in Louisiana: 11 of 13 places with air.