Covington-Vincent Airport Private
LA87 · Covington, LA · 35 ft elevation · var 3E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA87
- Coordinates
- 30.5096, -90.1529
- Elevation
- 35 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1974/04
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 08:06 PM | 01:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
Plan a flight from LA87
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,400 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 900 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 600 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMU · Hammond | VOR | 109.60 | r089° / 13.7 NM |
| PCU · Picayune | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r257° / 22.1 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r040° / 33.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA87. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350.
- ASST MANAGER - BILL BARNARD- 985-773-4422
- OTHER 985-773-4422
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 LA87 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 LA87
Covington-Vincent Airport (LA87) is an airport in Covington, LA, at 35 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA87 have a control tower?
No. Covington-Vincent Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LA87?
Covington-Vincent Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA87?
Covington-Vincent Airport is in Covington, LA, at an elevation of 35 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.5096, -90.1529.
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