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3LA8AIRPORT

OPEN A-1 RANCH

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana

VFRUpdated 2h ago11 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

3LA8

FAA

3LA8

Elevation

11 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

30.137, -93.143

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

11 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

HOUSTON

Coordinates

30.1370, -93.1425

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KLCH 092253Z 17011KT 10SM CLR 31/24 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP171 T03060244

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

170° at 11 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

30.6°C

Dewpoint

24.4°C

Altimeter

1016.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KLCH (5 NM away)

Observed 2026-06-09 22:53Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
16/342,250 ft75 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 3LA8.

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3LA8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

OPEN A-1 RANCH (3LA8) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 11 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.1370°N, 93.1425°W.

Runways

OPEN A-1 RANCH has 1 runway. The longest runway (16/34) measures 2,250 feet by 75 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

OPEN A-1 RANCH is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at OPEN A-1 RANCH is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3LA8?

3LA8 is the ICAO identifier for OPEN A-1 RANCH, a public-use airport located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, United States.

How many runways does OPEN A-1 RANCH have?

OPEN A-1 RANCH (3LA8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 3LA8?

The field elevation of OPEN A-1 RANCH is 11 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 3LA8?

No fuel types are currently listed for OPEN A-1 RANCH. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 3LA8?

The current flight category at OPEN A-1 RANCH is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 3LA8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for OPEN A-1 RANCH.

How do I access complete data for 3LA8?

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Where is OPEN A-1 RANCH located?

OPEN A-1 RANCH (3LA8) is located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, United States, at an elevation of 11 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 10, 12:52 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 9, 10:53 PM UTC