Belcher Airpatch Airport Private

0LA3 · Belcher, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
280 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,700 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
4E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:35 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:07 AM11:07Z
Sunrise06:33 AM11:33Z
Sunset08:09 PM01:09Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:35 PM01:35Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:35 PM → 06:07 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:09 PM → 05:33 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 176°downwind 086°base 356°final 266°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
266° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
2,700 × 180 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 086°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 27
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft, 10 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

EIC 117.40 · BAD 115.80 · EMG 116.65
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
EIC · Belcher VORTAC 117.40 · 121X High r241° / 3.5 NM
BAD · Barksdale TACAN 115.80 · 105X r323° / 18.1 NM
EMG · Elm Grove VORTAC 116.65 · 113Y Low r319° / 25.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0LA3 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
0LA3
Coordinates
32.7493, -93.8735
Elevation
280 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
DE RIDDER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
MAR-NOV MON-FRI 0900-1700
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1997/04
Distance from city
2 W
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, MOGAS
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PIERCE AIR SERVICE
7884 DIXIE BLANCHARD RD, SHREVEPORT, LA
318-929-2377
Manager
LARRY PIERCE
7884 DIXIE BLANCHARD RD, SHREVEPORT, LA
318-378-4370
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Fuel

  • FOR FUEL CALL 318-378-4370.

Nearby airports

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About 0LA3

Belcher Airpatch Airport (0LA3) is an airport in Belcher, LA, at 280 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0LA3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 0LA3 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 0LA3?

Belcher Airpatch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 0LA3?

Belcher Airpatch Airport is in Belcher, LA, at an elevation of 280 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7493, -93.8735.

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