KOPL

VFR

ST LANDRY PARISH

OPELOUSAS · LOUISIANA

Elev
74.3'
Longest RWY
5,999'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOPL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,074.3'
MSL · field 74.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KOPL

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KOPL 272235Z AUTO 19009KT CLR 29/19 A2991 RMK AO2 T02890185
Wind
190° @ 9 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
29°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,785 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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
OPL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LLOYD ARDOIN
Address
299 HANGAR RD., OPELOUSAS LA 70570

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI
DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1630
  • SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 9 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,074 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored179° / 359°5,999 ftCONC18 R
06/2459° / 239°4,051 ftCONC24 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)48', tree, 943' from thr, 114' R of cntrln, slope 15
36PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)19', road, 307' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 5
0646', trees, 520' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 6
2456', trees, 941' from thr, 16' R of cntrln, slope 13

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
KOPL · 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
100LLA+
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
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

  • Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Lafayette Approach at 337-262-2729. When Lafayette Approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 18 and 36 and preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. To increase intensity, activate on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLContact the airport manager for acceptable forms of payment for 100LL fuel.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06Runway markings on runway 06 are faded.Show FAA
  • 24Runway markings on runway 24 are faded.Show FAA
  • 36The approach slope is 30 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 36.Show FAA
  • 06The approach ratio is 10 to 1 from the displaced threshold on runway 06.Show FAA
  • 24The approach ratio is 16 to 1 from the displaced threshold on runway 24.Show FAA
  • 18The approach slope is 16 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERFor after hours emergencies, call cell phone 337-351-0025.Show FAA
  • 06/24Runway 06/24 has some cracks with grass growing through the cracks.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOPL

Answer card
ICAO
KOPL
Name
ST LANDRY PARISH
Location
OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
Elevation
74.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,074.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,999 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

St Landry Parish Airport (KOPL) sits in Opelousas, Louisiana. Field elevation is 74.3 ft MSL. The airport has two concrete runways. Runway 18/36 is the longest at 5,999 ft. Runway 06/24 is 4,051 ft. There is no control tower, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF 123.0 or UNICOM 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has published approach and departure service with Lafayette on 128.7 and 268.7, which is useful when you need IFR help or clearance delivery. Published remarks also note that runway 06/24 has cracks with grass growing through them. Markings on runways 06 and 24 are faded. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 18 and 36. Medium intensity lights are installed on 18 and 36. They default to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use the CTAF to increase intensity.

The on-field FBO is St. Landry Parish Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Contact the airport manager for ramp space and acceptable payment forms for 100LL. The airport manager can also be reached after hours for emergencies. For a first visit, plan for a non-towered field with concrete pavement issues on 06/24 and displaced-threshold obstacle considerations on all four runway ends.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KOPL?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at KOPL. It is 5,999 ft of concrete, so it gives you the best margin for heavier piston or turbine arrivals.
Does KOPL have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KOPL. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before you file or launch IFR.
What is the pattern altitude at St Landry Parish Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KOPL towered or non-towered?
KOPL is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 or UNICOM 123.0 for self-announce traffic calls.
Which runway should I expect to use at KOPL?
That depends on wind and runway condition. Runway 18/36 is the longest at 5,999 ft. Runway 06/24 has published surface issues with cracks and grass growth. Markings on 06 and 24 are faded.
What are the runway lighting details at KOPL?
Runways 18 and 36 have runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights. The lights default to low intensity from dusk to dawn. You can increase intensity on the CTAF.
Which FBO is on the field at KOPL?
The on-field FBO is St. Landry Parish Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the airport manager at the published number for ramp space and payment details for 100LL.
How do I get IFR clearance at KOPL?
Published clearance delivery is through Lafayette Approach at 337-262-2729. When Lafayette Approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.

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