Airport information
- FAA LID
- 68LS
- Coordinates
- 31.8146, -91.3703
- Elevation
- 71 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
- 2011/03
- Distance from city
- 8 E
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 | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
Plan a flight from 68LS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
1,300 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- 132° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 312° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 80 ft · TURF-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 70 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,300 ft | |
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEZ · Natchez | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r340° / 12.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 68LS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- LAND ON RY 13 ONLY; TKOF FM RY 31 ONLY.
- POWER LINE AT END OF RY 18; LEVEE AT END OF RY 36.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Nearby airports
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About 68LS
Myrtle Grove Airport (68LS) is an airport in Waterproof, LA, at 71 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 68LS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 68LS have a control tower?
No. Myrtle Grove Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 68LS?
Myrtle Grove Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 68LS?
Myrtle Grove Airport is in Waterproof, LA, at an elevation of 71 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.8146, -91.3703.
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