Venissat Airstrip Private

46LS · Gueydan, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,600 ft 18/36
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:27 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:05 AM11:05Z
Sunrise06:31 AM11:31Z
Sunset08:01 PM01:01Z
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08:27 PM01:27Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:27 PM → 06:05 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:01 PM → 05:31 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° true
Dimensions
2,600 × 100 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
340 ft

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

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Pline, 35 ft, 0 ft from threshold

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

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

LLA 114.95 · LFT 109.80 · LCH 113.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LLA · White Lake VOR/DME 114.95 · 96Y Low r338° / 26.7 NM
LFT · Lafayette VORTAC 109.80 · 35X Low r254° / 28.8 NM
LCH · Lake Charles VORTAC 113.40 · 81X High r089° / 30 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 46LS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
46LS
Coordinates
30.0861, -92.5322
Elevation
4 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
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2009/07
Distance from city
4 NNW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ERIC F. VENISSAT
PO BOX 211, GUEYDAN, LA
337-523-2246
Manager
ERIC F. VENISSAT
PO BOX 211, GUEYDAN, LA
337-523-2246
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC LAKE CHARLES APCH AT 337-480-3103, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.

Nearby airports

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About 46LS

Venissat Airstrip (46LS) is an airport in Gueydan, LA, at 4 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 46LS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 46LS have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 46LS?

Venissat Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 46LS?

Venissat Airstrip is in Gueydan, LA, at an elevation of 4 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.0861, -92.5322.

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