Aileron Private

08LS · Grand Coteau, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
58 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 01/19
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 08LS. Nearby reporting stations: KOPL (10 NM), KLFT (12 NM), KARA (24 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:34 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:30 AM11:30Z
Sunrise06:54 AM11:54Z
Sunset07:10 PM00:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:34 PM00:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:34 PM → 06:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:10 PM → 05:54 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 103°downwind 013°base 283°final 193°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
193° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 60 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 013°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
48 ft
Approach obstacle
Trees, 60 ft, 600 ft from threshold

Condition: Fair.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

LFT 109.80 · LSU 116.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LFT · Lafayette VORTAC 109.80 · 35X Low r348° / 13.1 NM
LSU · Fighting Tiger VORTAC 116.50 · 112X Low r257° / 38.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08LS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
08LS
Coordinates
30.4092, -92.0331
Elevation
58 ft MSL
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
DE RIDDER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2005/02
Distance from city
1 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BILL DELCAMBRE
PO BOX 186, GRAND COTEAU, LA
337-280-4822
Manager
BILL DELCAMBRE
PO BOX 186, GRAND COTEAU, LA
337-280-4822
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
  • FOR CD CTC LAFAYETTE APCH AT 337-262-2729, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.

Nearby airports

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About 08LS

Aileron (08LS) is an airport in Grand Coteau, LA, at 58 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 08LS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 08LS have a control tower?

No. Aileron is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 08LS?

Aileron has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 08LS?

Aileron is in Grand Coteau, LA, at an elevation of 58 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4092, -92.0331.

More about 08LS

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 08LS 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.

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