L83

MVFR

THIBODAUX MUNI

THIBODAUX · LOUISIANA

Elev
9'
Longest RWY
2,999'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:47Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L83
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,009'
MSL · field 9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +4 · X/W 8 kt R

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 23:47Z

KHUM 282347Z 15009KT 7SM BKN022 26/21 A2998
Wind
150° @ 9 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,257 ft
Ceiling
2,200 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
150° · 9 kt
RWY 08
082°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 082° · 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use at the airport.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on or near the runway safety area.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact New Orleans Approach at 504-471-4350.Show FAA
  • Trees 60 feet tall are located 160 feet north and south of the centerline penetrating the 7 to 1 transitional slope of runway 08.Show FAA
  • Runway 08/26 has an agriculture washdown pad 500 feet north of the runway at midfield.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are installed on runway 08/26. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 08/26 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel available by appointment call 985-209-4697.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26The approach ratio is 14 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 26.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 1For airport attendant after hours call 985-209-4697.Show FAA

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
MVFR
Current wind
150° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

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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