Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA40
- Coordinates
- 31.3384, -91.5933
- Elevation
- 50 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- MAR-DEC ALL 0530-2100
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/01
- Distance from city
- 18 N
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 | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
Plan a flight from LA40
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,900 ft × 60 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Runway 18/36
3,300 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 179° mag · 182° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 359° mag · 2° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway N/S
3,300 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,900 ft | |
| 18/36 | 3,300 ft | |
| N/S | 3,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEZ · Natchez | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r219° / 22.5 NM |
| ESF · Esler | VORTAC | 117.90 | r096° / 37.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA40. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- OPERATED BY EVERGREEN FLYING
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 LA40 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 LA40
F L Braughton Airport (LA40) is an airport in Vidalia, LA, at 50 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA40, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA40 have a control tower?
No. F L Braughton Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LA40?
F L Braughton Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 3,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA40?
F L Braughton Airport is in Vidalia, LA, at an elevation of 50 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.3384, -91.5933.
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