Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA89
- Coordinates
- 29.7242, -90.6366
- Elevation
- 9 ft MSL
- 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
- 2016/03
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:06 PM | 01:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
Plan a flight from LA89
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 1
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 1 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 1/19
4,400 ft · Turf- Heading
- 14° true
- Heading
- 194° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 4,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD · Tibby | VORTAC | 112.00 | r068° / 10.7 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r185° / 22 NM |
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 | r255° / 33.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA89. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER REQS ARPT BE CHARTED
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 LA89 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 LA89
Pierce Field (LA89) is an airport in Raceland, LA, at 9 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA89, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA89 have a control tower?
No. Pierce Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LA89?
Pierce Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA89?
Pierce Field is in Raceland, LA, at an elevation of 9 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7242, -90.6366.
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