Pierce Field Private
LA89 · Raceland, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:19 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 07:53 PM | 00:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:19 PM | 01:19Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 1LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 014° true
- Dimensions
- 4,400 ft
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 194°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 4,400 ft |
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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 | r068° / 10.7 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r185° / 22 NM |
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r255° / 33.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA89 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA89
- Coordinates
- 29.7242, -90.6366
- Elevation
- 9 ft MSL
- 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
- 2016/03
- Distance from city
- 2 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- OWNER REQS ARPT BE CHARTED
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Nearby airports
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About LA89
Pierce Field (LA89) is an airport in Raceland, LA, at 9 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA89, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LA89 have a control tower?
No. Pierce Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at LA89?
Pierce Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA89?
Pierce Field is in Raceland, LA, at an elevation of 9 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7242, -90.6366.
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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 LA89 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.