RTI/Data-Com Heliport Heliport
5LA5 · Morgan City, LA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:18 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunset | 07:53 PM | 00:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:18 PM | 01:18Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 35 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TBD 117.15 · RQR 110.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD · Tibby | VOR/DME | 117.15 · 118Y | Low | r275° / 19.2 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r232° / 39.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5LA5 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5LA5
- Coordinates
- 29.7005, -91.1943
- Elevation
- 50 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 5LA5.
Nearby airports
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About 5LA5
RTI/Data-Com Heliport (5LA5) is a heliport in Morgan City, LA, at 50 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 35 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5LA5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 5LA5?
RTI/Data-Com Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 35 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5LA5?
RTI/Data-Com Heliport is in Morgan City, LA, at an elevation of 50 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7005, -91.1943.
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