West Bay Seaplane Base Seaplane Base
LA98 · Venice, LA
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:10 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 07:45 PM | 00:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:10 PM | 01:10Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07W/25W | 5,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LEV 113.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEV · Leeville | VORTAC | 113.50 · 82X | High | r092° / 37.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
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Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA98
- Coordinates
- 29.1319, -89.3881
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No published services or facility detail for LA98.
Nearby airports
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About LA98
West Bay Seaplane Base (LA98) is a seaplane base in Venice, LA. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA98, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at LA98?
West Bay Seaplane Base has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA98?
West Bay Seaplane Base is in Venice, LA. Coordinates: 29.1319, -89.3881.
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