Le Gros Memorial Airport (3R2), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Le Gros Memorial Airport (3R2) is a public-use, non-towered airport serving Crowley, Louisiana, at an elevation of 14 feet. The field offers two paved concrete runways suitable for business aviation traffic, though annual operations remain limited according to FAA TFMSC data. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest customs-equipped airport is KLFT, roughly 26 nautical miles away. The airport sits within the Lafayette area, near several regional fields including Jennings and Abbeville Chris Crusta Memorial.
Runways
Le Gros Memorial Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 4,304 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Le Gros Memorial Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field (KLFT), 26 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Le Gros Memorial Airport recorded 4 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at 3R2 is concentrated in the spring months, with April and May accounting for most recorded operations in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 2 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Le Gros Memorial Airport averages 23.2 days above 90°F in August and 6.0 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.5°F, and January the coldest, at 60.6°F.
Weather station is 8.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Le Gros Memorial Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Lafayette Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC.
Lighting operates dusk to dawn. Runway 04/22 has medium intensity runway lights, and runway ends 04 and 22 have runway end identifier lights preset to low intensity; pilots can activate higher intensity via CTAF.
The approach slope is 20:1 to the displaced threshold.
Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space available for public use at the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Le Gros Memorial Airport has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Jennings, 10.97 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 3R2
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at 3R2?
3R2 (Le Gros Memorial Airport in Crowley, LA) does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is KLFT, located approximately 25.88 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing should plan to route through Lafayette Regional instead of clearing directly at Crowley.
What runways are available at Le Gros Memorial Airport?
Le Gros Memorial Airport (3R2) in Crowley, LA has two paved concrete runways. Runway 04/22 measures 4,304 feet by 150 feet, and runway 13/31 measures 4,003 feet by 150 feet. Both surfaces support the field's maximum paved length of 4,304 feet.
What is the attendance schedule at 3R2?
3R2 in Crowley, LA is attended Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 local time. Outside these hours the field operates unattended, consistent with its non-towered status. Pilots needing airport manager coordination, including designated ramp space for public use, should plan contact within these hours.
How much business aviation traffic does Le Gros Memorial Airport see?
Le Gros Memorial Airport (3R2) recorded 4 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 12 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. This activity was concentrated in the spring months, with operations recorded in April, May, and December. The field falls into a moderate-traffic tier reflecting its low overall volume.