Caldwell Parish Airport

F86 · Columbia, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
67 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,501 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
4E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:30 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:59 AM10:59Z
Sunrise06:25 AM11:25Z
Sunset08:03 PM01:03Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:30 PM01:30Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:30 PM → 05:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:03 PM → 05:25 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 099°downwind 009°base 279°final 189°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
189° mag · 193° true
Dimensions
3,501 × 75 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 009°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
63 ft
Markings
basic
Threshold crossing height
53 ft
TDZ elevation
66 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 6k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

MLU 117.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MLU · Monroe VORTAC 117.20 · 119X Low r179° / 23.7 NM

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Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
F86
Coordinates
32.1222, -92.0545
Elevation
67 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
DE RIDDER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
DRI
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1964/04
Distance from city
2 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
REIL RWY 01/19 OPR CONS; ACTVT MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 2-light PAPI (left) · 19: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CALDWELL PARISH POLICE JURY
PO BOX 1737, COLUMBIA, LA
318-649-2681
Manager
REED KEAHEY
PO BOX 1139, COLUMBIA, LA
(318) 331-3888
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • BIRDS IN VCNTY OF AP.
  • FOREIGN OBJECTS & DEBRIS PRESENT ON APRON. GRASS GROWING THROUGH CRACKS.
  • FOR CD CTC MONROE APCH AT 318-327-5641, IF UNAVBL, CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
  • CTC APRT MNGR FOR DSGND RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE.

Runways

  • RWY 19 PAPI - OTS
  • GRASS GROWING THROUGH CRACKS.

Lighting

  • REIL RWY 01/19 OPR CONS; ACTVT MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF.
  • RWY LIGHTS - OTS INDEF.
  • REIL OTS APCH END RWY 01.
  • REIL OTS APCH END RWY 19.

Obstructions

  • 4 FT FENCE 197 FT FM END OF RWY.

Nearby airports

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About F86

Caldwell Parish Airport (F86) is an airport in Columbia, LA, at 67 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,501 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for F86, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does F86 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at F86?

Caldwell Parish Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,501 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is F86?

Caldwell Parish Airport is in Columbia, LA, at an elevation of 67 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.1222, -92.0545.

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