6R1

VFR

WELSH

WELSH · LOUISIANA

Elev
18'
Longest RWY
2,700'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:45Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 6R1 WELSH showing runway layout — runways 07/25, 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6R1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,018'
MSL · field 18' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +3 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF 6R1

6R1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCWF (CHENNAULT INTL) · 16.3 NM away. Conditions at 6R1 may differ.

METAR · KCWF

Observed 00:45Z

KCWF 110045Z 18008KT 10SM FEW030 29/24 A2992
Wind
180° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,702 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
0 NM NW
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KARL ARCENEAUX
Address
PO BOX 863, WELSH LA 70591

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI
DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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180° · 8 kt
RWY 25
245°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 245° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,018 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored65° / 245°2,700 ftASPHStandard L
09/2782° / 262°2,200 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0757', trees, 1137' from thr, 253' R of cntrln, slope 16
2567', trees, 953' from thr, 131' R of cntrln, slope 11
0955', trees, 204' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 4
2751', trees, 367' from thr, 59' R of cntrln, slope 7

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 6R1 WELSH in WELSH, LOUISIANA, showing runways 07/25, 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

VOR/DME OR GPS RWY 07
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

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

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • TWY FM HGR TO END OF RY 25.
  • FOR CD CTC LAKE CHARLES APCH AT 337-480-3103, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
  • CTC APRT MGR FOR DSGND RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • 07/25RWY HAS SOME SMALL LONGITUDINAL CRACKS WITH GRASS GROWTH. BLOCK CRACKS WITH GRASS GROWTH RWY 07 TURNAROUND. GRAVEL FOD PRESENT IN PLACES.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6R1

Answer card
ICAO
6R1
Name
WELSH
Location
WELSH, LOUISIANA
Elevation
18 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,018 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 2,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Welsh Airport (6R1) sits in Welsh, Louisiana. Field elevation is 18 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 07/25 at 2,700 ft. Runway 09/27 is 2,200 ft turf. No control tower is published, so plan for self-announce traffic on CTAF 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. With that standard, traffic would be about 1,018 ft MSL. For clearance delivery, contact Lake Charles Approach at 337-480-3103. If approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use before arrival. Runway 07/25 has reported longitudinal cracking with grass growth. There are block cracks with grass growth at the runway 07 turnaround. Gravel FOD is also reported in places. That makes a careful walkaround and a conservative runway check a good idea before takeoff or landing. A taxiway runs from the hangar to the end of runway 25. The field has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 6R1 Welsh Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern near 1,018 ft MSL at this field.
Is 6R1 towered or non-towered?
6R1 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and coordinate locally before taxi and departure.
Does Welsh Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 6R1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the longest runway at 6R1?
Runway 07/25 is the longest runway at 2,700 ft. It is asphalt and its published magnetic headings are 72° and 252°.
Which runway surface at 6R1 is turf?
Runway 09/27 is the turf runway. It is 2,200 ft long with published magnetic headings of 89° and 269°.
Who handles clearance delivery for 6R1?
For clearance delivery, contact Lake Charles Approach at 337-480-3103. If approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 6R1?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Are there runway surface issues at Welsh Airport?
Yes. Published remarks note small longitudinal cracks with grass growth on runway 07/25. They also note block cracks with grass growth at the runway 07 turnaround plus gravel FOD in places. A careful runway inspection is smart here.

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