LA DOTD Headquarters Heliport HeliportPrivate
27LS · Baton Rouge, LA · 65 ft elevation · var 4E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 27LS
- Coordinates
- 30.4590, -91.1789
- Elevation
- 65 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1987/04
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:10 PM | 01:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
Plan a flight from 27LS
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Runway H1/
50 ft × 50 ft · Concrete (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTR · Baton Rouge | VORTAC | 116.50 | r099° / 6.2 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r304° / 37.9 NM |
| HMU · Hammond | VOR | 109.60 | r262° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 27LS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- CONTACT COMMANDER PROTECTIVE SERVICES AT 225-342-5853 FOR PRIOR PERMISSION TO LAND.
- FOR CD CTC BATON ROUGE APCH AT 225-354-2142, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- OTR CTC: DOTD HEADQUARTERS 225-379-1232.
Runways
- INGRESS/EGRESS 180 DEGS/340 DEGS (PRIMARY); INGRESS/EGRESS 340/160 (SECONDARY).
Lighting
- ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - 122.8.
Obstructions
- 30 FT LGTD POLE 300 FT SOUTH.
Contact
- BRAD BRANDT, AVIATION DIRECTOR, 225-379-3050
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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 27LS 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.
About 27LS
LA DOTD Headquarters Heliport (27LS) is a heliport in Baton Rouge, LA, at 65 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 27LS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 27LS have a control tower?
No. LA DOTD Headquarters Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 27LS?
LA DOTD Headquarters Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 27LS?
LA DOTD Headquarters Heliport is in Baton Rouge, LA, at an elevation of 65 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4590, -91.1789.
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