Shell Chemical West Site Heliport Heliport
5LS0 · Gonzales, LA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:19 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:26 AM | 11:26Z |
| Sunset | 07:53 PM | 00:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:19 PM | 01:19Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RQR 110.80 · LSU 116.50 · TBD 117.15
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQR · Reserve | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r283° / 21.9 NM |
| LSU · Fighting Tiger | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r134° / 23.9 NM |
| TBD · Tibby | VOR/DME | 117.15 · 118Y | Low | r342° / 32.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5LS0 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5LS0
- Coordinates
- 30.1822, -90.9961
- Elevation
- 20 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 5LS0.
Nearby airports
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About 5LS0
Shell Chemical West Site Heliport (5LS0) is a heliport in Gonzales, LA, at 20 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5LS0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 5LS0?
Shell Chemical West Site Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5LS0?
Shell Chemical West Site Heliport is in Gonzales, LA, at an elevation of 20 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1822, -90.9961.
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