L83

VFR

THIBODAUX MUNI

THIBODAUX · LOUISIANA

Elev
9'
Longest RWY
2,999'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:47Z
Satellite top-down sketch of L83 THIBODAUX MUNI showing runway layout — runways 08/26
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L83
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,009'
MSL · field 9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +1 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF L83

L83 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHUM (HOUMA-TERREBONNE) · 14.1 NM away. Conditions at L83 may differ.

METAR · KHUM

Observed 15:47Z

KHUM 191547Z 18008KT 7SM SCT027 23/26 A2997
Wind
180° @ 8 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 26°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
909 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 S
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SARAH ARCENAUX
Address
PO BOX 5418, THIBODAUX LA 70302-5418

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI
DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 8 kt
RWY 26
262°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 262° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,009 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored82° / 262°2,999 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0879', trees, 637' from thr, 132' R of cntrln, slope 5
2673', trees, 1754' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 21

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 L83 THIBODAUX MUNI in THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08
L83 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • RWY 08/26 AGRICULTURE WASHDOWN PAD 500 FT NORTH OF RWY AT MIDFLD.
  • FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350.
  • TREES 60 FT TALL; 160 FT NORTH AND SOUTH OF CNTRLN PENT THE 7:1 TRSNL SLP RWY 08.
  • WILDLIFE ON OR NEAR THE RWY SAFETY AREA
  • CTC ARPT MGR FOR DSNGD RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE AT ARPT

Lighting notes

  • REIL RWY 08/26; MIRL RWY 08/26 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL FUEL AVBL BY APPT CALL 985-209-4697

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26APCH RATIO 14:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • 1FOR ARPT ATND AFT HRS CALL 985-209-4697.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L83

Answer card
ICAO
L83
Name
THIBODAUX MUNI
Location
THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA
Elevation
9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,009 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 2,999 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Thibodaux Muni is in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The field elevation is 9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, at 2,999 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly. No ILS approaches are published here.

Golden Ranch Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available by appointment. Call the number in the Chart Supplement or the FBO directly before arrival. The airport remarks also note runway end identifier lights on 08/26. The runway lights are preset to low intensity. You can increase intensity by keying the CTAF.

For a first visit, pay attention to the runway environment. Wildlife is reported on or near the runway safety area. Trees 60 ft tall sit north and south of the centerline and penetrate the transitional surface for runway 08. Runway 26 also has a displaced threshold with a published 14 to 1 approach ratio. Clearance delivery is handled through New Orleans Approach. Contact them if you need IFR clearance. Ramp space for public use is assigned by the airport manager. Check ahead if you need parking. This is a low-elevation field with a short runway. Plan your performance with the actual weight, temperature and wind in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Thibodaux Muni (L83)?
L83 has one runway, 08/26. It is 2,999 ft long and asphalt.
Does Thibodaux Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for L83. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at L83?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Is Thibodaux Muni towered?
No. L83 does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at Thibodaux Muni?
Golden Ranch Aviation is the on-field FBO listed for L83. It carries 100LL. Call (985) 447-6124 or the airport contact number before arrival to confirm service.
Is 100LL available at L83?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available by appointment. Call 985-209-4697 before you go.
Are there any runway or wildlife concerns at Thibodaux Muni?
Yes. Wildlife is reported on or near the runway safety area. The remarks also note trees near runway 08 and a displaced-threshold approach consideration for runway 26.
How do I get IFR clearance for L83?
The published remarks say to contact New Orleans Approach at 504-471-4350 for clearance delivery. The approach frequencies listed are 118.9 and 256.9.

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