M79

VFR

JOHN H HOOKS JR MEML

RAYVILLE · LOUISIANA

Elev
82.7'
Longest RWY
3,998'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M79
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,082.7'
MSL · field 82.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +13 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF M79

M79 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMLU (MONROE RGNL) · 13.5 NM away. Conditions at M79 may differ.

METAR · KMLU

Observed 00:53Z

KMLU 280053Z 18013G20KT 10SM BKN085 29/21 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02940211
Wind
180° @ 13G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,845 ft
Ceiling
8,500 ft AGL
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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHARLIE ADAMS
Address
12 ELLIS LANE, RAYVILLE LA 71269

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 13 kt
RWY 18
180°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 180° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,083 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°3,998 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)83', trees, 2006' from thr, slope 21
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)27', trees, 465' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 9

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 18
M79 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Monroe Approach at 318-327-5641. If unavailable, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • A road is 367 feet and a railroad track is 467 feet from the approach end of runway 36.Show FAA
  • Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use.Show FAA
  • Runway 18/36 has 40 to 80 foot trees on the west side of the runway that penetrate the transition slope.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Lighting is from dusk to dawn. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36. Runway end identifier lights on runways 18 and 36 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. To increase intensity activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36The approach slope is 12 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport pre-dates the act.Show FAA
  • 2For services after hours call 318-235-3177.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M79

Answer card
ICAO
M79
Name
JOHN H HOOKS JR MEML
Location
RAYVILLE, LOUISIANA
Elevation
82.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,082.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,998 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

John H Hooks Jr Meml Airport sits in Rayville, Louisiana at 82.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 3,998 ft long and asphalt. The field is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Approach and departure service is on 126.9 with Monroe. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Lighting runs from dusk to dawn. Runway 18/36 has medium intensity lights. The runway end identifier lights are preset low at night. Use the CTAF to raise intensity if needed.

First-time pilots should pay attention to the west side of the runway. Trees there penetrate the transition slope. There is also a road 367 ft from the approach end of runway 36. A railroad track sits 467 ft from that same end. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 36 is 12 to 1. Contact the airport manager for designated public ramp space. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability. For services after hours, call the number listed in the remarks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at M79 and what surface does it have?
M79 has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,998 ft long and asphalt.
Does John H Hooks Jr Meml Airport have a tower?
No. M79 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic.
What is the pattern altitude at M79?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at M79?
No ILS approaches are published for M79. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at M79?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8 at M79. Approach and departure is Monroe on 126.9.
What runway lighting is available at M79?
Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. Runway 18/36 has medium intensity runway lights. The runway end identifier lights are preset to low intensity at night. You can increase intensity by activating the CTAF.
What obstacles or runway issues should I know about at M79?
Trees on the west side of runway 18/36 penetrate the transition slope. For runway 36, there is a road 367 ft from the approach end and a railroad track 467 ft from that end. The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 12 to 1.
Is there an FBO on the field at M79?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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