Airport information
- FAA LID
- 19LA
- Coordinates
- 31.1170, -93.1543
- Elevation
- 368 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2019/04
- Distance from city
- 6 ESE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:20 PM | 01:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
Plan a flight from 19LA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,574 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,574 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FXU · Polk | VORTAC | 108.40 | r079° / 3.3 NM |
| AEX · Alexandria | VORTAC | 116.10 | r253° / 34.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 19LA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MAKS APCH AT 726-780-0456.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 19LA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 19LA
Self Forward Landing Strip (19LA) is an airport in Leesville, LA, at 368 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,574 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 19LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 19LA have a control tower?
No. Self Forward Landing Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 19LA?
Self Forward Landing Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 3,574 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 19LA?
Self Forward Landing Strip is in Leesville, LA, at an elevation of 368 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.1170, -93.1543.
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