Airport information
- FAA LID
- LS76
- Coordinates
- 30.4627, -90.1701
- Elevation
- 25 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
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:31 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 LS76
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
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMU · Hammond | VOR | 109.60 | r102° / 13.2 NM |
| PCU · Picayune | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r251° / 23.5 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r042° / 31.3 NM |
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 | r345° / 37.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LS76. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- BRUNO MANAGEMENT- 985-792-7110
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 LS76 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 LS76
Hickham Field (LS76) is an airport in Covington, LA, at 25 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LS76, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LS76 have a control tower?
No. Hickham Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LS76?
Hickham Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LS76?
Hickham Field is in Covington, LA, at an elevation of 25 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4627, -90.1701.
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