B T & K H Ranch Airport Private

44LA · Dry Creek, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
110 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,400 ft E/W
Runway
1
Mag var
5E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:30 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:06 AM11:06Z
Sunrise06:32 AM11:32Z
Sunset08:04 PM01:04Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:30 PM01:30Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:30 PM → 06:06 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:04 PM → 05:32 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 265°downwind 175°base 085°final 355°45° entryEW

RWY ELEFT traffic

Heading
355° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
3,400 × 160 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 175°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY E
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft

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

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

FXU 108.40 · LCH 113.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FXU · Polk VOR 108.40 Terminal r161° / 29.1 NM
LCH · Lake Charles VORTAC 113.40 · 81X High r358° / 30.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 44LA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
44LA
Coordinates
30.6478, -93.0568
Elevation
110 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5E
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
1982/02
Distance from city
2 SW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
B.T. HEARD
PO BOX 335, DRY CREEK, LA
318-328-7372
Manager
B.T. HEARD
PO BOX 335, DRY CREEK, LA
318-328-7372
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
  • FOR CD CTC MAKS APCH AT 726-780-0456.

Nearby airports

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About 44LA

B T & K H Ranch Airport (44LA) is an airport in Dry Creek, LA, at 110 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 44LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 44LA have a control tower?

No. B T & K H Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 44LA?

B T & K H Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 44LA?

B T & K H Ranch Airport is in Dry Creek, LA, at an elevation of 110 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.6478, -93.0568.

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