Pierce Field Private

LA89 · Raceland, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
9 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,400 ft 01/19
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at LA89. Nearby reporting stations: KHUM (10 NM), KAPS (22 NM), KMSY (25 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:28 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:25 AM11:25Z
Sunrise06:49 AM11:49Z
Sunset07:04 PM00:04Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:28 PM00:28Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:28 PM → 06:25 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:04 PM → 05:49 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 104°downwind 014°base 284°final 194°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
194° true
Dimensions
4,400 × 60 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 014°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
9 ft

Condition: Fair.

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

TBD 117.15 · RQR 110.80 · HRV 114.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / 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
29.7243, -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
Owner
RAY J. PIERCE
3408 HWY 1, RACELAND, LA
985-537-6100
Manager
RAY J. PIERCE
3408 HWY 1, RACELAND, LA
985-537-6100
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: 29.7243, -90.6366.

More about LA89

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.

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