Sheridan's Strip Private
44LS · Ponchatoula, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:19 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 07:53 PM | 00:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:19 PM | 01:19Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 10RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 100° true
- Dimensions
- 1,200 × 50 ft
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the right downwind (heading 280°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 10
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,200 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RQR 110.80 · PCU 113.95
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQR · Reserve | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r024° / 25.8 NM |
| PCU · Picayune | VOR/DME | 113.95 · 86Y | Low | r256° / 33.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 44LS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 44LS
- Coordinates
- 30.4722, -90.3678
- Elevation
- 24 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2012/11
- Distance from city
- 5 ENE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350.
Nearby airports
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About 44LS
Sheridan's Strip (44LS) is an airport in Ponchatoula, LA, at 24 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 44LS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 44LS have a control tower?
No. Sheridan's Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 44LS?
Sheridan's Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 44LS?
Sheridan's Strip is in Ponchatoula, LA, at an elevation of 24 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4722, -90.3678.
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