Ag Aviation Airport

LS18

Welsh, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:32Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
11:32Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
7 kt
130°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KLCH 041132Z AUTO 13007KT 1/4SM FG VV002 20/20 A3010 RMK AO2 T02000200
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
-152 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 453 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLCH 040532Z 0406/0506 15006KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM041400 14010KT P6SM OVC020 FM041800 16009G16KT P6SM BKN050 FM050000 18007KT P6SM BKN035 FM050300 15006KT 4SM BR OVC007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:51Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 150° 6 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
14:00Z FM041400
+3h
MVFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+7h
VFR 160° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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: 27
 2,500 ft 140 ft TURF-G 0°
↓ 5.4 kt • ↔ 4.5 kt
140° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
 2,600 ft 95 ft TURF-G 0°
↓ 4.5 kt • ↔ 5.4 kt
130° 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/GMT+6

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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
130°@7kt
Density Alt
21ft, 20°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ag Aviation Airport

Ag Aviation Airport (LS18) is located in Welsh, US at an elevation of 21 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (09/27, 18/36), with the longest at 2,600 feet.

Airport Overview

Ag Aviation Airport serves Welsh in US. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (09/27, 18/36) with turf-g surface. The longest runway measures 2,600 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national 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 Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LS18, 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.