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Small airport

St Landry Parish Ahart Field

IATA OPLICAO KOPLLocal OPL🇺🇸 Opelousas
Coordinates
30.5584°N, 92.0994°W
Elevation
75 ft (23 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-LA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:49
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
20:13
Civil dusk
20:41

About 13h 57m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About St Landry Parish Ahart Field

St. Landry Parish Airport, also known as Ahart Field, is a public use airport located two nautical miles northwest of the central business district of Opelousas, a city in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KOPL

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 36▸ displaced5,999 ft / 1,828 m100 ftConLightedOpen
11 / 294,550 ft / 1,387 m100 ftConUnlitClosed
06 / 244,051 ft / 1,235 m100 ftConc-fUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DLAFAYETTE APP/DEP128.700 MHz
RCODE RIDDER RDO135.075 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DZ PLA006 0700-1800 LCL WKNDSSpecial useDangerGND11500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from St Landry Parish Ahart Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for St Landry Parish Ahart Field?

The ICAO code for St Landry Parish Ahart Field is KOPL, and its IATA code is OPL.

Where is St Landry Parish Ahart Field located?

St Landry Parish Ahart Field is small airport located in Opelousas, United States, at an elevation of 75 ft (23 m).

How many runways does St Landry Parish Ahart Field have?

St Landry Parish Ahart Field has 3 runways, the longest being 5,999 ft / 1,828 m.

What time zone is St Landry Parish Ahart Field in?

St Landry Parish Ahart Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at St Landry Parish Ahart Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at St Landry Parish Ahart Field is approximately 0.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near St Landry Parish Ahart Field?

The nearest airport to St Landry Parish Ahart Field is Baham Airstrip (US-12938), about 4.4 nm to the ene, followed by Star Dusters Airport and La Petite Airdrome Ultralightport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. St Landry Parish Ahart Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.