Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA79
- Coordinates
- 30.7185, -90.3579
- Elevation
- 180 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1993/05
- Distance from city
- 8 E
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 | 08:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
Plan a flight from LA79
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,400 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 800 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 400 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMU · Hammond | VOR | 109.60 | r011° / 12.3 NM |
| PCU · Picayune | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r281° / 33.8 NM |
| MCB · Mc Comb | VORTAC | 116.70 | r185° / 35.6 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r015° / 39.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA79. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350.
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 LA79 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 LA79
Sycamore Airport (LA79) is an airport in Amite, LA, at 180 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA79 have a control tower?
No. Sycamore Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LA79?
Sycamore Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA79?
Sycamore Airport is in Amite, LA, at an elevation of 180 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.7185, -90.3579.
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