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98LS

Tietjes Airport

Elton, LouisianaElevation 44 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

18/36
Dimensions
2,501 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
RWY 36

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Tietjes Airport is in Elton, Louisiana. Field elevation 44 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBARRY TIETJE
Manager phone214-537-9667
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA98LS
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.4347, -92.7217
Distance from city4 NM SW
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.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗98LS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 98LS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 98LS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 98LS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 98LS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 98LS?
98LS sits at 44 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 98LS?
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.