Naquin Field Private
78LA · Raceland, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:40 PM
| Event | Local (CST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:52 AM | 11:52Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 12:17Z |
| Sunset | 05:15 PM | 23:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:40 PM | 23:40Z |
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Runways
RWY 20LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 199° true
- Dimensions
- 3,458 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 019°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 20
- Threshold elev
- 13 ft
- Markings
- none
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 52 ft, 127 ft from threshold, 58 ft L of centerline — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,458 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 78LA → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 78LA kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TBD 117.15 · RQR 110.80 · HRV 114.10
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD · Tibby | VOR/DME | 117.15 · 118Y | Low | r056° / 7.9 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r193° / 21.9 NM |
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r257° / 37 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78LA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78LA
- Coordinates
- 29.7352, -90.7007
- Elevation
- 13 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2021/03
- Distance from city
- 5 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Nearby airports
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About 78LA
Naquin Field (78LA) is an airport in Raceland, LA, at 13 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,458 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78LA have a control tower?
No. Naquin Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 78LA?
Naquin Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,458 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78LA?
Naquin Field is in Raceland, LA, at an elevation of 13 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7352, -90.7007.
More about 78LA
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 78LA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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