Airport information
- FAA LID
- 87LA
- Coordinates
- 30.2225, -91.8838
- Elevation
- 20 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 01:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
Plan a flight from 87LA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 5
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 5 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 5/23
3,200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT · Lafayette | VORTAC | 109.80 | r070° / 5.9 NM |
| BTR · Baton Rouge | VORTAC | 116.50 | r237° / 34.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87LA. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 87LA.
Nearby airports
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About 87LA
La Pointe Airport (87LA) is an airport in Saint Martinsville, LA, at 20 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 87LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 87LA?
La Pointe Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 87LA?
La Pointe Airport is in Saint Martinsville, LA, at an elevation of 20 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2225, -91.8838.
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