Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
20LA · Houma, LA · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:16 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:26 AM | 11:26Z |
| Sunset | 07:51 PM | 00:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:16 PM | 01:16Z |
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TBD 117.15 · RQR 110.80 · LEV 113.50 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD · Tibby | VOR/DME | 117.15 · 118Y | Low | r126° / 9.3 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r187° / 31.5 NM |
| LEV · Leeville | VORTAC | 113.50 · 82X | High | r306° / 38.6 NM |
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r243° / 39.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 20LA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 20LA
- Coordinates
- 29.5692, -90.6875
- Elevation
- 5 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/02
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 504-868-8140.
Obstructions
- LGTD/MKD TRAILER 100' FROM HELIPAD; 35' WIRES 350' S. AND 15' PLINES 250' E. OF HELIPAD.
Nearby airports
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About 20LA
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Heliport (20LA) is a heliport in Houma, LA, at 5 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 20LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 20LA have a control tower?
No. Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 20LA?
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 20LA?
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Heliport is in Houma, LA, at an elevation of 5 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5692, -90.6875.
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