Arkla Flyers Inc Airport Private
5LS6 · Mer Rouge, LA · 90 ft elevation · var 4E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5LS6
- Coordinates
- 32.7652, -91.7961
- Elevation
- 90 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:18 PM | 01:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
Plan a flight from 5LS6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,200 ft × 20 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 86 ft, 2,089 ft from threshold — 21:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 265 ft from threshold — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLU · Monroe | VORTAC | 117.20 | r036° / 19.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5LS6. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PREDATES THE ACT.
- COMPRESS ELEV AND COTTON GIN, TREES N.
- <ALL LNDGS TO THE WEST DUE TO OBSTRUCTIONS ON WEST END.
- TRASH DUMP 80 FT OFF SOUTH SIDE OF RY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- CULTIVATED FLDS 50 FT BOTH SIDES OF RWY.
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: JESS BARR
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 5LS6 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 5LS6
Arkla Flyers Inc Airport (5LS6) is an airport in Mer Rouge, LA, at 90 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5LS6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5LS6 have a control tower?
No. Arkla Flyers Inc Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5LS6?
Arkla Flyers Inc Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5LS6?
Arkla Flyers Inc Airport is in Mer Rouge, LA, at an elevation of 90 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7652, -91.7961.
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