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39LA

Whitaker Ultralightport

Chataignier, LouisianaElevation 65 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,000 ft

09/27
Dimensions
1,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
RWY 27

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Whitaker Ultralightport is in Chataignier, Louisiana. Field elevation 65 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTY S. WHITAKER
Manager phone225-235-5140
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA39LA
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.5883, -92.2306
Distance from city6 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD PVT USE ONLY.
›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)
↗39LA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 39LA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 39LA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 39LA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 39LA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 39LA?
39LA sits at 65 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 39LA?
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.