Southland Field (KUXL), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Southland Field (KUXL) serves Sulphur, Louisiana with a single paved runway and non-towered operations under FAA TFMSC-tracked business aviation traffic. The field sits close to Lake Charles Regional, the nearest customs point, and fuel service extends beyond published attendance hours for a fee. Ramp space for public use requires coordination with the airport manager rather than open self-service parking.
Runways
Southland Field has one paved runway, 15/33, 5,001 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Southland Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Southland Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Lake Charles Regional (KLCH), 8 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Southland Field recorded 406 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KUXL peaks in November and December, with December logging the highest monthly count of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 53 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 6.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Southland Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Lake Charles Approach; when approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC instead.
ODALS lighting serves runway 15, REIL serves runway 33, and MIRL covers runway 15/33, all preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Pilots can increase intensity via CTAF. PAPI is installed on both runway 15 and runway 33 and operates continuously.
Fuel is available after hours, with a fee charged for after-hours service.
Contact the airport manager to arrange designated ramp space for public use at the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Southland Field has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Lake Charles Regional (KLCH), 7.94 NM east.
Part of the Texas Gulf Coast area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at KUXL?
Southland Field (KUXL) has one paved runway, designated 15/33, measuring 5,001 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This single strip handles all fixed-wing traffic at the field, which operates without a control tower. Lighting includes ODALS on runway 15, REIL on runway 33, and MIRL covering both ends, all preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn.
Is fuel available at KUXL outside normal hours?
Southland Field (KUXL) publishes attendance from 0600 to 2000 daily, but fuel can be arranged after those hours for an additional fee. Both 100LL and Jet A are available at the field. Pilots planning arrivals outside the attended window should account for the after-hours fee when requesting service.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KUXL?
The nearest customs facility to Southland Field (KUXL) is Lake Charles Regional Airport, located approximately 7.94 nautical miles away. KUXL itself has no onsite customs processing. Operators requiring customs clearance near Sulphur, Louisiana should plan to route through Lake Charles Regional instead.
How does air traffic control work at KUXL when the approach facility is closed?
At Southland Field (KUXL), clearance delivery normally routes through Lake Charles Approach. When that approach facility is closed, pilots and controllers coordinate instead through Houston ARTCC. This backup arrangement keeps IFR clearance service available at KUXL even outside the approach facility's operating hours.