Aeleron Airport

08LS

Sunset, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:10Z

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Currently using: KLFT
Weather Source: Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)
Distance: 12nm / 23km from 08LS

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
10:10Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
0°
9 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KLFT 041010Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC009 22/21 A3011 RMK AO2 T02170206

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 51 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
951 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (51 ft)
Pressure Alt
-152 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 700 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLFT 040532Z 0406/0506 13006KT 5SM BR BKN005 OVC010 TEMPO 0406/0409 2SM BR OVC003 FM040900 15004KT 2SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0409/0413 1/2SM FG VV002 FM041500 13009KT P6SM OVC015 FM041800 17011G17KT P6SM BKN050 FM050000 16007KT P6SM BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:26Z BASE
+0h
IFR 130° 6 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM041500
+5h
MVFR 130° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+8h
VFR 170° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
8LS
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 2,000 ft 60 ft TURF 0°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Aeleron Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: 08LS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 51 ft MSL

Location

City: Sunset
Country: US
Latitude: 30.408290°
Longitude: -92.033444°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 2,000 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

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Density Alt
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About Aeleron Airport

Aeleron Airport (08LS) is located in Sunset, US at an elevation of 51 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 2,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Aeleron Airport serves Sunset in US. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (18/36) with turf surface. The longest runway measures 2,000 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from 08LS, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.