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LA79

Sycamore Airport

Amite, LouisianaElevation 180 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,400 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,400 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
RWY 36
Displaced threshold400 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Sycamore Airport is in Amite, Louisiana. Field elevation 180 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALA79
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.7185, -90.3579
Distance from city8 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗LA79 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LA79 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for LA79. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does LA79 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for LA79. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at LA79?
LA79 sits at 180 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LA79?
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.