LA79 — Sycamore Airport, Amite, LA | FlightKit

Non-ToweredAmite, LA • 180' MSL

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LA79 Runways1 runway

LA79 has 1 runway. The longest is 18/36 at 2,400 ft × 60 ft (turf).

18/36No runway lights2,400 ft × 60 ftTurf

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

LA79 Field Data

LA79 field elevation is 180 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at LA79 is 1,180 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation180 ft MSL

Pattern altitude1,180 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard

Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About LA79

Is LA79 (Sycamore Airport) a towered airport?

No, LA79 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at LA79?

LA79 has 1 runway (18/36). The longest runway is 2,400 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at LA79?

LA79 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,180 feet MSL at a field elevation of 180 feet.

What is the elevation of LA79?

LA79 (Sycamore Airport) has a field elevation of 180 feet MSL.

Where is LA79 located?

LA79 (Sycamore Airport) is located in Amite, LA.