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LFT1 — Amazon Fulfillment Center LFT1 | Amazon FBA Warehouse in CARENCRO, LA

LFT1 Amazon Fulfillment Center – Carencro, LA 70520 (2026 Complete Guide)

Warehouse code: LFT1
Facility type: Non-sort fulfillment center
Full address: 3550 NE Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520, United States
Scale: 1,000,000 square feet
Opened: 2021
Capital investment: $100 million
Employment: 500+ direct full-time jobs
Location: Carencro (Lafayette area), at I-10/I-49 junction

Note: This guide summarizes common practices and experiences for LFT1. For any shipment, Amazon's current Seller Central and Carrier Central documentation always takes priority.

1. Why LFT1 matters in Amazon's network (2026 snapshot)

LFT1 is Amazon's 1 million square foot non-sort fulfillment center in Carencro, Louisiana—the company's first fulfillment center in Louisiana. Built on the former Evangeline Downs Racetrack site with a $100 million investment, the facility handles bulky and larger-sized items such as patio furniture, outdoor equipment, and rugs.

Lafayette's position in South-Central Louisiana offers:

I-10 – transcontinental east-west corridor (Houston to New Orleans)
I-49 – north-south corridor to Shreveport and beyond
Port of New Orleans / Port of South Louisiana – maritime logistics
Lafayette Regional Airport – regional air cargo
Energy industry infrastructure – existing heavy logistics capabilities

LFT1 provides Amazon coverage for Louisiana, a state with limited previous Amazon fulfillment presence, creating 500+ direct jobs plus an estimated 982 indirect positions.

2. Core questions from FBA sellers & truck drivers

2.1 Do I need an appointment?

Yes—appointments required via Amazon Carrier Central. Book 7–14 days ahead, 2–3 weeks in Q4.

2.2 What products does LFT1 handle?

LFT1 is a non-sort FC handling bulky items: patio furniture, outdoor equipment, rugs, and other larger-sized goods.

2.3 What pallet and packaging rules apply?

Standard FBA: 48"x40" GMA pallets, max 72" height, max 1,500 lbs. Louisiana's subtropical climate requires moisture and heat protection. Hurricane season (June–November) may affect operations.

3. Traffic, routing and parking tips

Approach: From I-10, take Exit 103A (I-49 North) then take the Evangeline Thruway exit. The facility is at 3550 NE Evangeline Thruway. From I-49, exit at Evangeline Thruway.

Truck stops:

Truck Stop	Location	Features
Love's Travel Stop	I-10 Exit 97, Scott LA	Full services, overnight, showers
Pilot Travel Center	I-10 corridor, Lafayette	Diesel, parking, 24-hour
TA Travel Center	I-10, Breaux Bridge	Full services

Hotels: Hampton Inn Lafayette (~5 mi), Holiday Inn Express Carencro (~3 mi)

4. Nearby Amazon facilities

HOU2 (Houston, TX, 856k sqft), SAT1 (Schertz, TX, 1.25M sqft), MEM1 (Memphis, TN), JAX2 (Jacksonville, FL)

5. Quick FAQ

Q1: LFT1 is 1,000,000 sqft — Amazon's first Louisiana FC.
Q2: Handles bulky items (patio furniture, outdoor equipment, rugs).
Q3: Built on the former Evangeline Downs Racetrack site.
Q4: At the I-10/I-49 junction in Carencro.
Q5: Appointments required via Carrier Central.

Last updated: March 14, 2026