Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1LS8
- Coordinates
- 31.6842, -91.5010
- Elevation
- 64 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1964/04
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
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 | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
Plan a flight from 1LS8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13L
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13L at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13L/31R
2,500 ft × 90 ft · ASPH-TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 300 ft from threshold, 60 ft L of centerline
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 18 ft, 100 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
Runway 13R/31L
2,500 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 300 ft from threshold, 60 ft R of centerline
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 18 ft, 50 ft from threshold, 60 ft L of centerline
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 2,500 ft | |
| 13R/31L | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEZ · Natchez | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r288° / 11 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1LS8. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PREDATES THE ACT.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- USE RADIO FREQUENCY 123.47
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 1LS8 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 1LS8
Summerell Airport (1LS8) is an airport in Ferriday, LA, at 64 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1LS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1LS8 have a control tower?
No. Summerell Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1LS8?
Summerell Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1LS8?
Summerell Airport is in Ferriday, LA, at an elevation of 64 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.6842, -91.5010.
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