Naylor Airport (LA56) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Naylor Airport in Shreveport, LA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBAD) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Naylor Airport (LA56) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Shreveport, LA at 155 ft. LA56 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KBAD, about 10 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 2,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBAD. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBAD, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBAD, 9.6 nm away.
Wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 3 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (85°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBAD 290255Z AUTO 11003KT 9SM CLR 30/23 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02960233 52008 $
Current pilot readout for LA56
Based on the nearest station (KBAD), LA56 is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 3 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 155 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 LA56. 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 | 2,000 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 2,000 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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LA56 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Naylor Airport in Shreveport, 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 LA56 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of LA56
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TXK UA /OV TXK045030/TM 0056/FL370/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
TXK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXK045030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
GGG UA /OV EMG100030/TM 2328/FL410/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CAT/RM ZFW86
GGG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EMG100030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2328Reported at 23:28 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CATTurbulence: continuous light clear-air turbulence.RM ZFW86Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at LA56
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2000Z (3:00 PM CDT)
TAF KBAD 282000Z 2820/3002 25010KT 9999 SCT050 QNH2983INS BECMG 2908/2909 21008KT 9999 FEW050 QNH2984INS BECMG 3001/3002 16008KT 9999 FEW070 QNH2985INS TX37/2821Z TN27/2911Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- LA56
- City
- Shreveport
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 155 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.3418, -93.6585
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBAD
- TAF
- Nearest KBAD
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 22m
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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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25–50 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society 2 — Shreveport, LA · 15 mi
- Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society - North Ridge Air Park — Shreveport, LA · 24 mi
- Minden Airport — Minden, LA · 29 mi
LA56 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at LA56?+
LA56 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for LA56 come from?+
Naylor Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBAD, about 10 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at LA56 can differ.
Does LA56 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KBAD TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does LA56 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — LA56 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for LA56 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Naylor Airport (LA56)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Naylor Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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