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LA71

O'Brien Flying Service Airport

Iowa, LouisianaElevation 26 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,800 ft

03/21
Dimensions
3,800 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 03
RWY 21

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

O'Brien Flying Service Airport is in Iowa, Louisiana. Field elevation 26 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDWAYNE O'BRIEN
Manager phone337-582-3700
AttendedDaily, 0700–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALA71
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.2244, -93.0002
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A
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.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗LA71 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LA71 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for LA71. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does LA71 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for LA71. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at LA71?
LA71 sits at 26 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LA71?
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.