Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA54
- Coordinates
- 32.8405, -93.8399
- Elevation
- 194 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1950/09
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
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 | 06:08 AM | 11:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from LA54
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
3,100 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIC · Belcher | VORTAC | 117.40 | r333° / 4.4 NM |
| DTN · Downtown | VOR | 108.60 | r338° / 18.7 NM |
| BAD · Barksdale | TACAN | 115.80 | r332° / 22 NM |
| EMG · Elm Grove | VORTAC | 111.20 | r328° / 29.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA54. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRE DATES THE ACT
- SKYDIVING OPERATIONS ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
- CROPDUSTING ACTIVITY ON AIRPORT AND IN VICINITY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- WHITE CONES LEFT AND RIGHT OF CENTERLINE MARK RUNWAY THRESHOLDS.
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 LA54 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 LA54
Gilliam Airport (LA54) is an airport in Gilliam, LA, at 194 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA54, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA54 have a control tower?
No. Gilliam Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LA54?
Gilliam Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA54?
Gilliam Airport is in Gilliam, LA, at an elevation of 194 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.8405, -93.8399.
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