Harry P Williams Memorial charts & airport diagram
Harry P Williams Memorial (PTN · KPTN) in Patterson, LA publishes 6 FAA charts, including 3 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Harry P Williams Memorial — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KPTN publishes
Instrument approaches at KPTN
Harry P Williams Memorial has 3 published instrument approaches of 2 types (ILS and RNAV (GPS)). 3 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 04W and 22W: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KPTN. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KPTN as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 6 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Frequently asked
Does KPTN have an instrument approach?
Yes. Harry P Williams Memorial has 3 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at KPTN?
ILS to runway 24 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Harry P Williams Memorial. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
More about KPTN
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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