Sonlef Air Strip Airport (LA81) — Benton, LA

Sonlef Air Strip Airport (LA81)
LA81
Sonlef Air Strip Airport (LA81)
Benton, LA
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Sonlef Air Strip Airport (LA81) is a private-use airport located in Benton, LA. The airport sits at an elevation of 165 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier LA81
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 93°39'27.4600" W / 32°37'47.4500" N
-93.657628 / 32.629847 (Estimated)
Elevation 165.00 ft / 50.29 m ()
Land 8 acres
From nearest city 6 nautical miles SE of Benton, LA
Location Bossier Parish, LA
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner ATKINS SONNIER FAMILY LDS, LLC
Address PO BOX 72359
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71172-2369
Phone number 318-746-7000
Manager DONALD SONNIER
Address PO BOX 72359
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71172-2369
Phone number 318-423-4360
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart MEMPHIS
Region ASW - Southwest
Responsible ARTCC ZFW - FORT WORTH
Tie-in FSS DRI - DE RIDDER
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway 09/27
Dimensions 2200 x 75 ft (671 x 23 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
09 27
Physical elevation 165.00 ft ft
Coordinates 32.629847 / -93.657633 0.000000 / 0.000000
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.