Woodsland Plantation Airport (40LA) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Woodsland Plantation Airport in Monroe, LA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMLU): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Woodsland Plantation Airport (40LA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Monroe, LA at 60 ft. 40LA has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KMLU, about 11 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36), longest 4,800 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMLU. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMLU, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KMLU, 10.5 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMLU 130653Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 26/23 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02610228
What changed at KMLU (nearest station)?
Since the 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0553Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 40LA
Based on the nearest station (KMLU), 40LA is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 60 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 40LA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 4,800 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 36 | 4,800 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
40LA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Woodsland Plantation Airport in Monroe, LA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 40LA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 40LA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MLU UA /OV MLU/TM 0147/FL330/TP B39M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZFW28
MLU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLULocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0147Reported at 01:47 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZFW28Remarks.Show raw report
MLU UA /OV MLU090030/TM 0141/FL350/TP B39M/TB CONS LGT/RM ZME43
MLU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU090030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0141Reported at 01:41 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.RM ZME43Remarks.Show raw report
MLU UA /OV MLU045030/TM 0133/FL370/TP B763/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME43
MLU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU045030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZME43Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 40LA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMLU reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0531Z (12:31 AM CDT)
TAF KMLU 130531Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM131800 17006KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT250 FM140000 00000KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 40LA
- City
- Monroe
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 60 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.3460, -91.9696
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMLU
- TAF
- Nearest KMLU
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 6m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Back of the Bend Flying Club - Buckhorn Bend Loop Rd , Monroe, LA · 11 mi
- Northeast Aero RC Club - Sheriff Fewell Rd , West Monroe, LA · 17 mi
40LA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 40LA?+
40LA has 2 runways: 18, 36; the longest is 4,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 40LA come from?+
Woodsland Plantation Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMLU, about 11 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 40LA can differ.
Does 40LA have a TAF?+
Yes. The KMLU TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 40LA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 40LA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 40LA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Woodsland Plantation Airport (40LA)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Woodsland Plantation Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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