Airport information
- FAA LID
- LS36
- Coordinates
- 30.2502, -92.9720
- Elevation
- 25 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/05
- 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 | 05:43 AM | 10:43Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:44 PM | 01:44Z |
Plan a flight from LS36
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
1,335 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 32 ft, 460 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,335 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH · Lake Charles | VORTAC | 113.40 | r040° / 9.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LS36. VFR sectional link above.
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 LS36 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 LS36
Light Plane Flyers Airfield (LS36) is an airport in Iowa, LA, at 25 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,335 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LS36, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LS36 have a control tower?
No. Light Plane Flyers Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LS36?
Light Plane Flyers Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 1,335 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LS36?
Light Plane Flyers Airfield is in Iowa, LA, at an elevation of 25 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2502, -92.9720.
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