5F4 Homer Muni Airport Guide

Before you fly into 5F4

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,244.1'

MSL · field 244.1' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 12

H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 5F4

5F4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMNE (MINDEN) · 17.2 NM away. Conditions at 5F4 may differ.

METAR · KMNE

Observed 02:35Z

KMNE 280235Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM SCT050 26/20 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W

Wind: 160° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 29.91 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 1,635 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

5F4 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KELD (SOUTH ARKANSAS RGNL AT GOODWIN FLD) · 27.7 NM away. Conditions at 5F4 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KELD 272327Z 2800/2824 17009KT P6SM VCTS BKN045CB FM280600 17008KT P6SM SCT040 SCT100 BKN250 FM281000 17005KT P6SM BKN020 FM281200 17006KT P6SM BKN013 FM281800 18009KT P6SM VCTS BKN030CB

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 06:00Z

Wind: 170° at 9 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 4,500 ft
Weather: nearby thunderstorm

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 3 NM E
VFR sectional: MEMPHIS
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JERRY WHITTON
Phone: 318-225-0911
Address: 550 AIRPORT LOOP, FIRE STATION, HOMER LA 71040

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI: DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 5 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 12

120°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	120° / 300°	3,200 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
12	—	—	—	—	—	—	63', trees, 356' from thr, 183' R of cntrln, slope 2
30	—	—	—	—	—	—	66', trees, 461' from thr, 283' R of cntrln, slope 3

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

5F4 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

5F4 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.31

F43·El Dorado Downtown Airport·29.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.96

KRSN·Ruston Aviation·26.7 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.31atF43El Dorado Downtown Airport29.6 nm
Jet A$4.96atKRSNRuston Aviation26.7 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway 12/30 has runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. To increase intensity, activate the lights on the CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

12/30Excessive runway edge lips exist after the overlay project. Pilots are cautioned to stay in the center of the runway and taxiway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 5F4

Answer card

ICAO: 5F4
Name: HOMER MUNI
Location: HOMER, LOUISIANA
Elevation: 244.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,244.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 12/30 · 3,200 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 12

Homer Muni sits in Homer, Louisiana. The field elevation is 244.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 12/30, which is 3,200 ft long and paved asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway has end identifier lights. The medium intensity lights on 12/30 come up at low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use the CTAF to increase intensity if needed.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use before you go. Clearance delivery is handled through Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. Pilots should also watch the runway and taxiway closely. The Chart Supplement notes excessive runway edge lips after the overlay project. Stay centered on the pavement. This is a small non-towered field. Plan your arrival carefully. Self-announce clearly. Verify current airport details before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 5F4 Homer Muni?

Homer Muni has one runway, 12/30. It is 3,200 ft long and paved asphalt.

Does Homer Muni have a control tower?

No. 5F4 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at 5F4?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any ILS approaches at Homer Muni?

No ILS approaches are published for 5F4. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.

Which runway lighting does 5F4 have?

Runway 12/30 has runway end identifier lights. The medium intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use the CTAF to increase intensity if needed.

Is there an FBO on the field at Homer Muni?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.

What should I know about the runway surface at 5F4?

The Chart Supplement notes excessive runway edge lips after the overlay project. Stay in the center of the runway and taxiway, especially on rollout and while taxiing.

How do I get clearance delivery information for Homer Muni?

For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. Verify current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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