Airport information
- FAA LID
- 65LA / BCS
- Coordinates
- 29.8661, -90.0216
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1977/05
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:04 PM | 01:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
Plan a flight from 65LA
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02 · 018°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft AGL
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,000 ft AGL on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
3,200 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 018° mag · 21° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Canal, 15 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 341° mag · 344° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 80 ft, 2,500 ft from threshold
Runway 02W/20W
5,000 ft × 100 ft · Water- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,200 ft | |
| 02W/20W | 5,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 | r313° / 1.4 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r112° / 32.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 65LA. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Other services
- BCHGR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CONFLICT OF AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS WITH NAS NEW ORLEANS AS OUTLINED IN AIRSPACE STUDY 74-SW-177-NRA. SEALANE DETERMINATION NO OBJECTION.
- FAA RECOMMENDS THIS AIRPORT NOT BE CHARTED.
- CTC NBG ATCT 123.80 BFR ENTERING NBG ASP.
- FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350.
- FOR LGTS CALL MANAGER 504-394-5633
Nearby airports
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About 65LA
Southern Seaplane Airport (65LA · BCS) is an airport in Belle Chasse, LA. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 65LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 65LA have a control tower?
No. Southern Seaplane Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 65LA?
Southern Seaplane Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 65LA?
Southern Seaplane Airport is in Belle Chasse, LA. Coordinates: 29.8661, -90.0216.
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