Whitehall Field Ultralightport UltralightPrivate
LA36 · Convent, LA · 16 ft elevation · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA36
- Coordinates
- 30.0798, -90.8933
- Elevation
- 16 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/11
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:08 PM | 01:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
Plan a flight from LA36
Runway 04/22
1,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Rr, 23 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 65 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQR · Reserve | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r266° / 15.8 NM |
| TBD · Tibby | VORTAC | 112.00 | r350° / 25.2 NM |
| BTR · Baton Rouge | VORTAC | 116.50 | r133° / 32 NM |
| HMU · Hammond | VOR | 109.60 | r220° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA36. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MAINTAIN CLEAR 20:1 APCH AND SPONSOR IS AWARE OF TALL STRUCTURES SURROUNDING THE AIRPARK.
- FOR CD 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 LA36 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 LA36
Whitehall Field Ultralightport (LA36) is an ultralight in Convent, LA, at 16 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA36, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA36 have a control tower?
No. Whitehall Field Ultralightport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) ultralight; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LA36?
Whitehall Field Ultralightport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA36?
Whitehall Field Ultralightport is in Convent, LA, at an elevation of 16 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.0798, -90.8933.
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