KPTN

VFR

HARRY P WILLIAMS MEML

PATTERSON · LOUISIANA

Elev
8.5'
Longest RWY
5,399'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPTN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,008.5'
MSL · field 8.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +3 · X/W 16 kt R

METAR & TAF KPTN

Current METAR

Observed 17:56Z

KPTN 271756Z AUTO 14016G20KT 10SM CLR 30/21 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP146 T03000211 10306 20233 50001 $
Wind
140° @ 16G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
30°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,761 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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
PTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL J. GOVERNAK
Address
500 MAIN ST, 5TH FLOOR COURTHOUSE, FRANKLIN LA 70538

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 16 kt
RWY 06
058°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
16 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 058° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,009 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored58° / 238°5,399 ftASPH24 R
04W/22W54° / 234°4,500 ftWATER04W R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 2-box left(3°)58', trees, 1491' from thr, 262' R of cntrln, slope 22
24PAPI 2-box left(3°)MALSR
04W20', road, 600' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 30

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 24
LD · CAT I
PTN
108.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 24
KPTN · 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,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR

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

  • Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use at the airport.Show FAA
  • Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should be aware that LED approach lighting system is in use for runway 24.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact New Orleans Approach at 504-471-4350 or 124.3.Show FAA
  • There is a 4500-foot by 100-foot waterway heading 04/22 located 1100 feet south of the concrete runway. Dual land and sea operation is conducted.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Malfunctioning approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights are active for runway 24; medium intensity runway edge lights for runways 06 and 24 are preset. To increase intensity, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06The approach ratio is 23 to 1 to the decision height for runway 06.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPTN

Answer card
ICAO
KPTN
Name
HARRY P WILLIAMS MEML
Location
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
Elevation
8.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,008.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06/24 · 5,399 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Harry P Williams Meml Airport is in Patterson, Louisiana. The field elevation is 8.5 ft MSL, so this is a low coastal airport with water operations nearby. There are two runways. The longest is runway 06/24 at 5,399 ft. The other runway is 04W/22W on water at 4,500 ft. There is no control tower. Traffic pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise.

The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 24. Published remarks note LED approach lighting on 24. The runway 24 lighting system also has runway alignment indicator lights active. Medium intensity edge lights on 06 and 24 are preset. Use CTAF if you need to increase intensity. For clearance delivery, New Orleans Approach handles it on 124.3 or by phone. The airport also has dual land and sea operations. There is a waterway south of the concrete runway.

Perry Flying Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Pilots should also check ramp space with the airport manager before arrival. Runway 06 has a published 23 to 1 approach ratio to decision height. Review the current Chart Supplement before a first visit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KPTN?
The longest runway is 06/24 at 5,399 ft. That is the main hard-surface runway for most arrivals and departures.
Does KPTN have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published. It serves runway 24. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest procedure details before you fly it.
Is KPTN towered?
No. KPTN has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KPTN?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives different guidance.
Which FBO is on the field at KPTN?
Perry Flying Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
What should I know about runway 24 lighting at KPTN?
Runway 24 has LED approach lighting in use. The runway alignment indicator lights are active. The medium intensity edge lights for 06 and 24 are preset. Use CTAF if you need to increase intensity.
Is there a water runway at KPTN?
Yes. Runway 04W/22W is a 4,500 ft water runway. The airport also notes dual land and sea operations.
Are there any special approach concerns at KPTN?
Runway 06 has a published 23 to 1 approach ratio to decision height. Review the current Chart Supplement and plan for a careful stabilized approach, especially on a first visit.

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