Ag Aviation Airport

LS18

Welsh, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 19:53 UTC

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Currently using: KLCH
Weather Source: Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)
Distance: 24nm / 44km from LS18

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
15kt
360° G24kt
10 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.20
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLCH 171953Z 36015G24KT 10SM FEW075 OVC100 14/M05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP235 T01391050

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21ft
FEW 7,500ft AGL
OVC 10,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,521ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,021ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.20 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.18 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
-259 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -374 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLCH 171740Z 1718/1818 02014G22KT P6SM BKN070 OVC100 FM180100 36010KT P6SM BKN150 FM180800 34006KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 14kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000ft
01:00Z FM180100
+5h
VFR 360° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000ft
08:00Z FM180800
+12h
VFR 340° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
S18
09 ✈️
27
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
2,500 ft 140 ft TURF-G
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 15.0kt
90° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
2,600 ft 95 ft TURF-G
↓ 15.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ag Aviation Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LS18
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Welsh
Country: US
Latitude: 30.223900°
Longitude: -92.778603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,500 ft
Width: 140 ft
Surface: TURF-G
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 2,600 ft
Width: 95 ft
Surface: TURF-G
ILS: No

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About Ag Aviation Airport

Ag Aviation Airport (LS18) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Welsh, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 21 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (09/27, 18/36) with TURF-G surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.