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6R1

Welsh Airport

Welsh, LouisianaElevation 18 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 2,700 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,200 x 150 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 0989°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27269°T
Traffic patternLeft
07/25
Dimensions
2,700 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0772°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25252°T
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

Welsh Airport is in Welsh, Louisiana. Field elevation 18 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKARL ARCENEAUX
Manager phone337-570-4590
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6R1
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.2419, -92.8293
Distance from city0 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›TWY FM HGR TO END OF RY 25.
›FOR CD CTC LAKE CHARLES APCH AT 337-480-3103, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›RWY HAS SOME SMALL LONGITUDINAL CRACKS WITH GRASS GROWTH. BLOCK CRACKS WITH GRASS GROWTH RWY 07 TURNAROUND. GRAVEL FOD PRESENT IN PLACES.
›CTC APRT MGR FOR DSGND RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗6R1 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6R1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6R1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6R1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6R1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6R1?
6R1 sits at 18 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6R1?
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.