Freebird Field (88LA) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Freebird Field in Lafayette, LA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLFT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Freebird Field (88LA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lafayette, LA at 20 ft. 88LA has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KLFT, about 9 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 6 runways (07, 11, 17, 25) — longest 1,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KLFT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLFT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLFT, 8.9 nm away.
Wind from the west (260°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLFT 290553Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02720244 10339 20272 403500261 50000
What changed at KLFT (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 88LA
Based on the nearest station (KLFT), 88LA is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 20 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 88LA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 1,000 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 11 | 800 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 17 | 400 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 25 | 1,000 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 29 | 800 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 35 | 400 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
88LA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Freebird Field in Lafayette, 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 88LA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at 88LA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLFT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 07/11/17/25/29/35
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KLFT 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM291400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM291800 26009G14KT P6SM SKC FM300100 21005KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 88LA
- City
- Lafayette
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.1294, -92.1351
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 1,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLFT
- TAF
- Nearest KLFT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 17m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- No Drama Radio Control - NDRC — 800 N Richfield Rd., LA · 10 mi
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88LA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 88LA?+
88LA has 6 runways — 07, 11, 17, 25, 29, 35; the longest is 1,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 88LA come from?+
Freebird Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLFT, about 9 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 88LA can differ.
Does 88LA have a TAF?+
Yes — the KLFT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 88LA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 88LA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 88LA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Freebird Field (88LA)
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