Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA04
- Coordinates
- 31.9445, -91.8050
- Elevation
- 64 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/06
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 01:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:44 PM | 01:44Z |
Plan a flight from LA04
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 8
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 8 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 8/26
2,730 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | 2,730 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEZ · Natchez | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r304° / 32.4 NM |
| MLU · Monroe | VORTAC | 117.20 | r158° / 36.3 NM |
| ESF · Esler | VORTAC | 117.90 | r037° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA04. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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 LA04 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 LA04
Bailey Air Airport (LA04) is an airport in Fort Necessity, LA, at 64 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,730 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA04, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA04 have a control tower?
No. Bailey Air Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LA04?
Bailey Air Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,730 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA04?
Bailey Air Airport is in Fort Necessity, LA, at an elevation of 64 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.9445, -91.8050.
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