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34LA

Swamp Smith Airport

DeRidder, LouisianaElevation 180 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

12/30
Dimensions
3,000 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 12
RWY 30
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Swamp Smith Airport is in DeRidder, Louisiana. Field elevation 180 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerB.L. 'SWAMP' SMITH
Manager phone337-463-6689
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA34LA
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.7722, -93.2715
Distance from city5 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC MAKS APCH AT 726-780-0456.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗34LA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 34LA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 34LA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 34LA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 34LA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 34LA?
34LA sits at 180 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 34LA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.