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38LA

Whiteville Airport

Ville Platte, LouisianaElevation 43 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

05/23
Dimensions
3,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 05
RWY 23

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Whiteville Airport is in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Field elevation 43 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerWILLIAM M GALLMAN
Manager phone318-346-4540
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA38LA
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.7844, -92.1823
Distance from city8 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC LAFAYETTE APCH AT 337-262-2729, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗38LA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 38LA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 38LA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 38LA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 38LA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 38LA?
38LA sits at 43 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 38LA?
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.