Airport information
- FAA LID
- LS18
- Coordinates
- 30.2239, -92.7786
- Elevation
- 21 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0700-1600
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/09
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:42 AM | 10:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 01:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
Plan a flight from LS18
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,500 ft × 140 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 15 ft, 150 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 18/36
2,600 ft × 95 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 5 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,500 ft | |
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH · Lake Charles | VORTAC | 113.40 | r067° / 17.7 NM |
| LLA · White Lake | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r324° / 39.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LS18. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- Jet A
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC LAKE CHARLES APCH AT 337-480-3103, WHEN APCH CLSD 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 LS18 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 LS18
Ag Aviation Airport (LS18) is an airport in Welsh, LA, at 21 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LS18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LS18 have a control tower?
No. Ag Aviation Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LS18?
Ag Aviation Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LS18?
Ag Aviation Airport is in Welsh, LA, at an elevation of 21 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2239, -92.7786.
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