Pilkinton Airstrip
68LA · Bossier City, LA · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:36 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 01:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
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Runways
RWY 13LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 130° true
- Dimensions
- 3,000 × 70 ft
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
EMG 116.65 · BAD 115.80 · EIC 117.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMG · Elm Grove | VORTAC | 116.65 · 113Y | Low | r130° / 5.8 NM |
| BAD · Barksdale | TACAN | 115.80 · 105X | — | r142° / 12.9 NM |
| EIC · Belcher | VORTAC | 117.40 · 121X | High | r144° / 30.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 68LA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 68LA
- Coordinates
- 32.3299, -93.5182
- Elevation
- 148 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 68LA.
Nearby airports
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About 68LA
Pilkinton Airstrip (68LA) is an airport in Bossier City, LA, at 148 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 68LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 68LA?
Pilkinton Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 68LA?
Pilkinton Airstrip is in Bossier City, LA, at an elevation of 148 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3299, -93.5182.
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