L87

VFR

IDAS

IDA · LOUISIANA

Elev
286'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
VFR sectional · L87
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Before you fly into L87
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,286'
MSL · field 286' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF L87

L87 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KATA (HALL-MILLER MUNI) · 16.3 NM away. Conditions at L87 may differ.

METAR · KATA

Observed 02:35Z

KATA 280235Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO TSNO $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KENNETH SHAW, MAYOR
Address
PO BOX 299, IDA LA 71044

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
L87 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • For perimeter lights call 318-284-3231.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • H1Approach is 200 degrees and departure is 020 degrees.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • H1Helipad markings are faded.Show FAA
  • H1There is a 115-foot water tower 287 feet east, a 7-foot fenced area 68 feet east-northeast, and 20-foot tall playground equipment 116 feet southwest. Forty-three-foot trees 271 feet north-northeast penetrate the 8 to 1 approach and departure surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · L87

Answer card
ICAO
L87
Name
IDAS
Location
IDA, LOUISIANA
Elevation
286 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,286 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

IDAS (L87) sits in Ida, Louisiana. The field elevation is 286 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts block, so plan to verify the landing area and any usable surface before you go. This is an untowered field. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Published remarks say clearance delivery goes through Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. They also note approach is 200 degrees. Departure is 020 degrees. That matters here because the obstacle picture is tight. A 115-foot water tower sits 287 feet east. There is a 7-foot fenced area 68 feet east-northeast. Playground equipment is 20 feet tall and sits 116 feet southwest. Forty-three-foot trees north-northeast penetrate the 8 to 1 approach and departure surface.

Helipad markings are faded. Perimeter lights are available by calling 318-284-3231. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field on CTAF before arrival. With no published runway data and no ILS, this is a place to brief carefully, confirm the landing area and pay close attention to obstacles and surface condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at L87 IDAS?
The field elevation is 286 ft MSL. Use that number for your preflight performance and density altitude planning.
Is there a published runway at IDAS L87?
No runways are listed in the current facts block. Verify the landing area and surface with the airport operator before you fly in.
Does L87 IDAS have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach or landing information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at IDAS?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is IDAS towered or untowered?
IDAS is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and monitor closely for other aircraft.
What obstacles should I know about at L87?
Published remarks list a 115-foot water tower east of the field. They also list a fenced area close in to the east-northeast, playground equipment southwest and trees north-northeast that penetrate the 8 to 1 surface. That is a strong cue to brief your departure path carefully.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at IDAS?
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. That is the published contact in the Chart Supplement remarks.
Are there any on-field FBOs at L87 IDAS?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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