Tensas Flying Service Airport Private
LA53 · Newellton, LA · 96 ft elevation · var 1E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA53
- Coordinates
- 31.9786, -91.2645
- Elevation
- 96 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- FEB-OCT MON-SAT 0700-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2009/10
- 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 | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
Plan a flight from LA53
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 2
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 2 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 2/20
3,000 ft × 80 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEZ · Natchez | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r002° / 21.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA53. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THE TENSAS FLYING SERVICE ARPT USE THE WEST SIDE OF THE ARPT TFC PAT AND THE TENSAS PARISH ARPT USE THE EAST SIDE OF THE ARPT TFC PAT.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
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 LA53 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 LA53
Tensas Flying Service Airport (LA53) is an airport in Newellton, LA, at 96 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA53 have a control tower?
No. Tensas Flying Service Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LA53?
Tensas Flying Service Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA53?
Tensas Flying Service Airport is in Newellton, LA, at an elevation of 96 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.9786, -91.2645.
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