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LA53

Tensas Flying Service Airport

Newellton, LouisianaElevation 96 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

02/20
Dimensions
3,000 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 02
RWY 20
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Tensas Flying Service Airport is in Newellton, Louisiana. Field elevation 96 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCODY HILL
Manager phone318-766-1974
AttendedFEB-OCT MON-SAT, 0700–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALA53
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.9786, -91.2645
Distance from city5 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
›PRVDD THE TENSAS FLYING SERVICE ARPT USE THE WEST SIDE OF THE ARPT TFC PAT AND THE TENSAS PARISH ARPT USE THE EAST SIDE OF THE ARPT TFC PAT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗LA53 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LA53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for LA53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does LA53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for LA53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at LA53?
LA53 sits at 96 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LA53?
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.