KIYA

VFR

ABBEVILLE CHRIS CRUSTA MEML

ABBEVILLE · LOUISIANA

Elev
15.9'
Longest RWY
5,000'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KIYA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
351.9'
MSL · field 15.9' + 336 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +10 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KIYA

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KIYA 272115Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 28/22 A2992 RMK AO2 T02820220
Wind
190° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,580 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
Pattern altitude
336 ft AGL · 352 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MAYOR ROSLYN WHITE
Address
BOX 1170, ABBEVILLE LA 70510

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 12 kt
RWY 16
157°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 157° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 352 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored157° / 337°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 2-box left(3°)7', fence, 360' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22
34PAPI 2-box left(3°)47', trees, 1315' from thr, 183' 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 16
LC · CAT I
IYA
110.95
LOC RWY 16
KIYA · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,CHTR,INSTR,SALES

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Lafayette Approach at 337-262-2729; when approach is closed contact Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center at 281-230-5622.Show FAA
  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 135.075 through Lafayette Approach and De Ridder Flight Service Station.Show FAA
  • Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use at the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights are on runway 16/34 and runway end identifier lights on runways 16 and 34 are preset to low intensity; to increase intensity activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 336 feet above ground level for ultralight aircraft within 3 miles of the airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KIYA

Answer card
ICAO
KIYA
Name
ABBEVILLE CHRIS CRUSTA MEML
Location
ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA
Elevation
15.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
351.9 ft MSL (336 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Abbeville Chris Crusta Meml sits in Abbeville, Louisiana. The field elevation is 15.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 5,000 ft long and asphalt. The airport is not towered. Pattern altitude is 336 ft AGL, which is 351.9 ft MSL. The runway has one ILS approach on runway 16.

Vector Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. If you need clearance delivery, contact Lafayette Approach. When approach is closed, use Houston ARTCC. The airport also has a ground communications outlet on 135.075 through Lafayette Approach and De Ridder Flight Service Station.

For a first-time arrival, pay attention to the low field elevation and the fact that this is a non-towered airport with published pattern altitude for ultralights within 3 miles of the airport. From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights are on runway 16/34. The runway end identifier lights on 16 and 34 start at low intensity. You can increase intensity by activating the CTAF. Contact the airport manager if you need designated ramp space for public use. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KIYA for ultralights?
The published pattern altitude is 336 ft AGL. That equals 351.9 ft MSL.
Is KIYA towered?
No. KIYA is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What runway does KIYA use and how long is it?
KIYA has one runway, 16/34. It is 5,000 ft long and asphalt.
Does KIYA have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach for runway 16. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for current approach details before flying it.
Which FBO is on the field at KIYA?
Vector Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist.
How do I get clearance delivery at KIYA?
Contact Lafayette Approach at 337-262-2729 for clearance delivery. When approach is closed, use Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center at 281-230-5622.
What are the runway light details at KIYA?
From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights are on runway 16/34. The runway end identifier lights on 16 and 34 are preset to low intensity. Activate the CTAF to increase intensity.
Can I get ground communications at KIYA?
Yes. A ground communications outlet is available on 135.075 through Lafayette Approach and De Ridder Flight Service Station.

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