Runway 04L at KLFT, Lafayette Rgnl/Paul Fournet Fld, is the northeast end of the runway. The opposite end is 22R. Runway 04L has a magnetic heading of 039°. Length is 4,098 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for 04L. The airport is in Lafayette, Louisiana. Field elevation is 40.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 04L is 40.2 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 04L
Based on the current METAR wind at KLFT.
- Headwind
- -9.3 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.6 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 141°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 22R
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 04L
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 36°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 306°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (216°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 36°M for Runway 04L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 04L at KLFT?
Runway 04L at KLFT has a magnetic heading of 039°. Use magnetic heading for runway reference.
Is runway 04L at KLFT left or right traffic?
Runway 04L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 04L at KLFT?
Runway 04L is 4,098 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 04L at KLFT?
The surface is asphalt.
Does runway 04L have an ILS approach at KLFT?
No ILS is published for runway 04L.
What is the opposite end of runway 04L at KLFT?
The opposite end is 22R.