Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51LS
- Coordinates
- 30.4381, -92.1167
- Elevation
- 55 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2009/07
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
Plan a flight from 51LS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,600 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 304° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 363 ft, 4,000 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT · Lafayette | VORTAC | 109.80 | r333° / 16 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51LS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 51LS 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 51LS
Red Oak Landing Airport (51LS) is an airport in Sunset, LA, at 55 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51LS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 51LS have a control tower?
No. Red Oak Landing Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 51LS?
Red Oak Landing Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51LS?
Red Oak Landing Airport is in Sunset, LA, at an elevation of 55 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4381, -92.1167.
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