L39

VFR

LEESVILLE

LEESVILLE · LOUISIANA

Elev
281.5'
Longest RWY
3,807'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L39
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,281.5'
MSL · field 281.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF L39

L39 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDRI (BEAUREGARD RGNL) · 20.2 NM away. Conditions at L39 may differ.

METAR · KDRI

Observed 01:15Z

KDRI 280115Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM 26/21 A2991 RMK AO2 T02590212 $
Wind
160° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
1,681 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
4 NM W
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL JACKSON
Address
424 AIRPORT ROAD, LEESVILLE LA 71446

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 6 kt
RWY 18
178°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 178° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,282 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°3,807 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)58', trees, 872' from thr, slope 50
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)39', trees, 1596' from thr, 493' R of cntrln, slope 36

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
L39 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
INSTR

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
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

  • Use runway end turnabouts to avoid locked wheel and sharp turns on the runway surface.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact MAKS Approach at 726-780-0456.Show FAA
  • Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use at the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 18/36 has a 15 foot terrain drop on the east side of the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Lighting is 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 dusk to dawn. To increase intensity activation, use CTAF 122.8.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Fuel, restroom, and terminal lobby are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Manager hours are part-time and on call.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L39

Answer card
ICAO
L39
Name
LEESVILLE
Location
LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA
Elevation
281.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,281.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,807 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Leesville Airport is in Leesville, Louisiana. The field elevation is 281.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 3,807 ft long. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local guidance says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Leesville Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card. The terminal lobby and restroom are also available 24 hours a day. Manager hours are part-time and on call. For clearance delivery, contact MAKS Approach at 726-780-0456.

A few operational notes matter here. Runway lights are dusk to dawn. Medium intensity lights are on runway 18/36. Runway end identifier lights are preset to low intensity at night. Use CTAF 122.8 if you need to increase lighting intensity. The FAA remarks also call out wildlife on and near the airport. Runway 18/36 has a 15 ft terrain drop on the east side. Use the runway end turnabouts to avoid locked wheel and sharp turns on the surface. If you need ramp space for public use, contact the airport manager first.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at L39?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the airport manager or current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Leesville Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for L39. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach options before you go.
Is L39 towered?
No. Leesville Airport does not have a control tower. Expect non-towered CTAF operations on 122.8.
What runway does L39 use?
L39 has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,807 ft long. The published magnetic headings are 180° and 360°.
Which FBO is on the field at Leesville Airport?
The on-field FBO is Leesville Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (337) 238-5968 for current service details.
Is self-serve fuel available at L39?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card. Fuel, restroom and terminal lobby access are also available 24 hours a day.
What should I know about night operations at L39?
Lighting is dusk to dawn. Medium intensity runway lights are on 18/36. The runway end identifier lights are preset to low intensity at night. You can use CTAF 122.8 to increase intensity.
Are there any hazards or runway notes at Leesville Airport?
Yes. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. The remarks also note a 15 ft terrain drop on the east side of runway 18/36. Brief your rollout and turnoff carefully.

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