KIER

VFR

NATCHITOCHES RGNL

NATCHITOCHES · LOUISIANA

Elev
121'
Longest RWY
5,003'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KIER
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,121'
MSL · field 121' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KIER

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KIER 280115Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN075 27/20 A2989 RMK AO2 T02700202 PNO
Wind
180° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,627 ft
Ceiling
7,500 ft AGL
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
2 NM S
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
IER (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JUSTIN FOSHEE
Address
450 WALLENBERG DRIVE, NATCHITOCHES LA 71457

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI
DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 6 kt
RWY 17
162°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 162° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,121 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored162° / 342°5,003 ftASPHStandard L
07/2572° / 252°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)82', tree, 3600' from thr, slope 41
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)ODALS106', trees, 3612' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 32
07PAPI 2-box left(3°)98', trees, 2049' from thr, 142' R of cntrln, slope 18
25PAPI 2-box left(3°)82', tree, 2091' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 23

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.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 35
LC · CAT I
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110.5
LOC RWY 35
KIER · IAP
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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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AMB,CHTR,INSTR,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
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

  • A ground communications outlet is available on frequency 135.075 through Maks Approach with 4 clicks and Flight Service Station with 6 clicks.Show FAA
  • Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use at the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unavailable via ground communications outlet, contact Maks Approach at 726-780-0456.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Omnidirectional approach lighting system is on runway 35. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 07 and 17 preset to low intensity continuously. To increase intensity activate the common traffic advisory frequency. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 17/35 and 7/25 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. To increase intensity activate the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For the airport attendant after hours, call 318-471-2106.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KIER

Answer card
ICAO
KIER
Name
NATCHITOCHES RGNL
Location
NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
Elevation
121 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,121 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Natchitoches Regional Airport sits in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Field elevation is 121 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. Runway 17/35 is the longest at 5,003 ft. Runway 07/25 is 4,000 ft. The field is untowered, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF 122.8. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

One ILS approach is published for runway 35. That matters here because runway 35 also has an omnidirectional approach lighting system. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 07 and 17. The runway lights on both runways are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF 122.8 to increase intensity when needed. A ground communications outlet is available through Maks Approach on 135.075 with 4 clicks. If that is not available, clearance delivery can be reached through Maks Approach by phone.

Natchitoches Regional Airport has one on-field FBO. Natchitoches Regional Airport carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. For ramp space, contact the airport manager. First-time arrivals should plan for an untowered environment and verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KIER?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KIER towered or untowered?
KIER is untowered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.
What is the longest runway at Natchitoches Regional Airport?
The longest runway is 17/35 at 5,003 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan around if you need the most pavement.
Does KIER have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 35. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KIER?
Natchitoches Regional Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at KIER?
Fuel is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. The facts list 100LL at the on-field FBO.
How do I get runway lights at KIER brighter at night?
The runway lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use the common traffic advisory frequency to increase intensity.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KIER?
Expect an untowered field with two asphalt runways and one ILS to runway 35. The airport also has a ground communications outlet on 135.075 through Maks Approach, plus an after-hours contact for the airport attendant in the remarks.

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