Willis- Knighton South Hospital HeliportPrivate

15LA · Shreveport, LA · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
213 ft MSL
Longest runway
40 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 15LA. Nearby reporting stations: KSHV (3 NM), KBAD (9 NM), KDTN (9 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:37 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:39 AM11:39Z
Sunrise07:03 AM12:03Z
Sunset07:12 PM00:12Z
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07:37 PM00:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:37 PM → 06:39 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:12 PM → 06:03 AM

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BAD 115.80 · EMG 116.65 · EIC 117.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BAD · Barksdale TACAN 115.80 · 105X r226° / 9 NM
EMG · Elm Grove VORTAC 116.65 · 113Y Low r264° / 10.3 NM
EIC · Belcher VORTAC 117.40 · 121X High r172° / 22.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 15LA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
15LA
Coordinates
32.4029, -93.7987
Elevation
213 ft MSL
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
DE RIDDER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2016/10
Distance from city
9 SSW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WILLIS-KNIGHTON SOUTH HOSPITAL
2510 BERT KOONS IND. LOOP, SHREVEPORT, LA
318-212-5000
Manager
JERRY IVEY
2510 BERT KOONS IND. LOOP, SHREVEPORT, LA
318-212-5000
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Nearby airports

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About 15LA

Willis- Knighton South Hospital (15LA) is a heliport in Shreveport, LA, at 213 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 15LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 15LA have a control tower?

No. Willis- Knighton South Hospital is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 15LA?

Willis- Knighton South Hospital has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 15LA?

Willis- Knighton South Hospital is in Shreveport, LA, at an elevation of 213 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.4029, -93.7987.

More about 15LA

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 15LA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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