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6R1

Welsh Airport · Welsh

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
18 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Welsh Airport (6R1), located in Welsh, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 18 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Welsh Airport
ICAO / IATA
6R1 / —
Municipality
Welsh
Country
Region
US-LA — Louisiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
18 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,700 ft / 823 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 72° / 252°
RWY 07 (72°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (252°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,200 ft / 671 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: 87° / 267°
RWY 09 (87°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (267°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KLCHILS
Lake Charles Regional Airport
40 km / 22 nm
KLFTILS
Lafayette Regional Airport
81 km / 44 nm
KDRI
Beauregard Regional Airport
82 km / 44 nm
KARAILS
Acadiana Regional Airport
94 km / 51 nm
KPOE
Polk Army Air Field
96 km / 52 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026