Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA51
- Coordinates
- 32.0174, -93.4318
- Elevation
- 130 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1967/07
- Distance from city
- 4 W
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 | 05:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 11:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
Plan a flight from LA51
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
1,500 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMG · Elm Grove | VORTAC | 111.20 | r153° / 24.4 NM |
| BAD · Barksdale | TACAN | 115.80 | r153° / 31.5 NM |
| DTN · Downtown | VOR | 108.60 | r146° / 35.1 NM |
| SWB · Sawmill | VOR-DME | 113.75 | r272° / 38.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA51. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- HAY BALES ON OR NEAR THE RWY.
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 LA51 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 LA51
Stuart Airstrip (LA51) is an airport in Coushatta, LA, at 130 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA51 have a control tower?
No. Stuart Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LA51?
Stuart Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA51?
Stuart Airstrip is in Coushatta, LA, at an elevation of 130 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.0174, -93.4318.
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