Airport information
- FAA LID
- 68LS
- Coordinates
- 31.8146, -91.3703
- Elevation
- 71 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2011/03
- Distance from city
- 8 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:42 PM → 05:32 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:14 PM → 05:00 AM
Plan a flight from 68LS
Runway 13/31
1,300 ft × 60 ft · Turf 13
- Heading
- 132° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
31
- Heading
- 312° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 80 ft · TURF-DIRT 18
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
36
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEZ · Natchez | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r340° / 12.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 68LS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
CHARLES I. TUCKER
3638 HIGHWAY 568, WATERPROOF, LA
(318) 282-1183
Manager
CHARLES I. TUCKER
3638 HIGHWAY 568, WATERPROOF, LA
(318) 282-1183
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- LAND ON RY 13 ONLY; TKOF FM RY 31 ONLY.
- POWER LINE AT END OF RY 18; LEVEE AT END OF RY 36.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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