Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA16
- Coordinates
- 30.2440, -91.8683
- Elevation
- 25 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2000/11
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 LA16
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,817 ft × 55 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,817 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT · Lafayette | VORTAC | 109.80 | r062° / 7.1 NM |
| BTR · Baton Rouge | VORTAC | 116.50 | r238° / 33.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA16. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL TFC REMAIN WEST OF RY.
- FOR CD CTC LAFAYETTE APCH AT 337-262-2729, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 LA16 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 LA16
Castille Field (LA16) is an airport in Breaux Bridge, LA, at 25 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,817 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA16, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA16 have a control tower?
No. Castille Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LA16?
Castille Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,817 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA16?
Castille Field is in Breaux Bridge, LA, at an elevation of 25 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2440, -91.8683.
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