Whitaker Ultralightport UltralightPrivate
39LA · Chataignier, LA · 65 ft elevation · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 39LA
- Coordinates
- 30.5883, -92.2306
- Elevation
- 65 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2008/04
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
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 | 05:39 AM | 10:39Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
Plan a flight from 39LA
Runway 09/27
1,000 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 336° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 200 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT · Lafayette | VORTAC | 109.80 | r330° / 26.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 39LA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC LAFAYETTE APCH AT 337-262-2729, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 39LA 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 39LA
Whitaker Ultralightport (39LA) is an ultralight in Chataignier, LA, at 65 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 39LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 39LA have a control tower?
No. Whitaker Ultralightport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) ultralight; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 39LA?
Whitaker Ultralightport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 39LA?
Whitaker Ultralightport is in Chataignier, LA, at an elevation of 65 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.5883, -92.2306.
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