Pelican Seaplane Base Seaplane BasePrivate
LA38 · Slidell, LA · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:14 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 07:48 PM | 00:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
PCU 113.95 · HRV 114.10 · GPT 109.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCU · Picayune | VOR/DME | 113.95 · 86Y | Low | r187° / 18.1 NM |
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r020° / 27 NM |
| GPT · Gulfport | VORTAC | 109.00 · 27X | Low | r256° / 38.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA38 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA38
- Coordinates
- 30.2669, -89.8053
- Elevation
- 0 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/11
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- MOGAS
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350.
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About LA38
Pelican Seaplane Base (LA38) is a seaplane base in Slidell, LA, at 0 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA38, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA38 have a control tower?
No. Pelican Seaplane Base is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at LA38?
Pelican Seaplane Base has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA38?
Pelican Seaplane Base is in Slidell, LA, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2669, -89.8053.
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