L33

VFR

TENSAS PARISH

ST JOSEPH · LOUISIANA

Elev
74.2'
Longest RWY
3,509'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of L33 TENSAS PARISH showing runway layout — runways 16/34
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L33
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,074.2'
MSL · field 74.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF L33

L33 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHEZ (HARDY-ANDERS FLD/NATCHEZ-ADAMS COUNTY) · 21.8 NM away. Conditions at L33 may differ.

METAR · KHEZ

Observed 03:56Z

KHEZ 120356Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 26/22 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02560222 $
Wind
150° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,338 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
4 NM NE
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RON WILHITE
Address
PO BOX 557, ST JOSEPH LA 71366

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 3 kt
RWY 16
157°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 157° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,074 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored157° / 337°3,509 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1615', road, 435' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 15
3468', trees, 1486' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 L33 TENSAS PARISH in ST JOSEPH, LOUISIANA, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
L33 · CHART_SUPP
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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
100LL
Other services
AMB

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • BIRDS IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
  • (WIND INDICATOR) WINDSOCK OTS TEMPOLY.
  • CTC ARPT MGR FOR DSGND RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE.

Lighting notes

  • MIRL RY 16/34 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF.

Other notes

  • TFC PATTERN OERATIONS AT ST JOSEPH MUNI CONDUCTED ON W SIDE OF RY OR ALL TFC PATTERN OPERATIONS AT HUNTER MAY ARPT CONDUCTED E SIDE RY.
  • 2FOR ARPT ATTENDANT CALL 318-282-0348 OR 318-372-7277.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L33

Answer card
ICAO
L33
Name
TENSAS PARISH
Location
ST JOSEPH, LOUISIANA
Elevation
74.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,074.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,509 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Tensas Parish Airport sits in St Joseph, Louisiana. Field elevation is 74.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 16/34, which is 3,509 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The runway lights on 16/34 are medium intensity lights that come up at low intensity by default. Use the CTAF to increase intensity. That matters after sunset or in low visibility.

Published remarks also note birds in the area. The windsock is temporarily out of service, so do not rely on it alone for the wind picture. Clearance delivery is handled through Memphis ARTCC at the published phone numbers. If you need ramp space for public use, contact the airport manager first. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify fuel and service availability with the airport operator or by calling the field before arrival. For traffic pattern work, use the west side of the runway at St Joseph Municipal. If you are operating nearby at Hunter May Airport, pattern traffic is on the east side of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at L33 Tensas Parish Airport?
L33 has one runway, 16/34. It is 3,509 ft long and asphalt.
Does Tensas Parish Airport have a tower?
No. L33 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at L33?
No ILS approaches are published for L33. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at L33?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
How do the runway lights work at L33?
Runway 16/34 has medium intensity lights preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity.
Are there any FBOs on the field at L33?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Are there any operational issues to watch for at L33?
Yes. Birds are reported in the vicinity. The windsock is temporarily out of service, so verify the wind picture with all available cues before landing.
Who do I call for airport attendant or ramp space at L33?
The published remarks list airport attendant numbers at 318-282-0348 and 318-372-7277. For designated public ramp space, contact the airport manager.

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