KGAO
South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport
Galliano, LouisianaElevation 1 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18180°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 36360°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsSSALR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport is in Galliano, Louisiana. Field elevation 1 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerGWAYNE GAUTREAUX
Manager phone985-291-0818
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGAO
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.4411, -90.2611
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.85
NEW ORLEANS APP/DEP
A/D
118.175
AWOS 3
AWOS
123
UNICOM CTAF
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›SSALR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18 AND MIRL RWY 18 & 36 PRESET LOW INTST DUSK-DAWN; PAPI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF.
›AFT HRS PHONE 985-475-6701.
›FUEL AVBL 24/7 WITH CC.
›ALL SFC WORK IN PROG MOWING. BIRD ACTY INVOF RWY 18/36.
›FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350 OR 120.85.
›CTC APRT MGR FOR DSGND RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGAO have a METAR?
Yes. KGAO is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KGAO have a TAF?
When KGAO issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KGAO?
KGAO sits at 1 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGAO?
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.