3LA8
Open A-1 Ranch Airport
Lake Charles, LouisianaElevation 16 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Open A-1 Ranch Airport is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Field elevation 16 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTHOMAS H GAYLE
Manager phone(337) 540-3452
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3LA8
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.1385, -93.2279
Distance from city6 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC LAKE CHARLES APCH AT 337-480-3103, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›MAY BE EXEMPT UNDER GRANDFATHER CLAUSE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3LA8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3LA8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3LA8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3LA8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3LA8?
3LA8 sits at 16 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3LA8?
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.