Sulphur Mines Heliport Heliport
72LA · Sulphur, LA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:28 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunrise | 06:36 AM | 11:36Z |
| Sunset | 08:03 PM | 01:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LCH 113.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCH · Lake Charles | VORTAC | 113.40 · 81X | High | r285° / 16.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72LA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 72LA
- Coordinates
- 30.2460, -93.4085
- Elevation
- 15 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 72LA.
Nearby airports
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About 72LA
Sulphur Mines Heliport (72LA) is a heliport in Sulphur, LA, at 15 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 72LA?
Sulphur Mines Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 72LA?
Sulphur Mines Heliport is in Sulphur, LA, at an elevation of 15 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2460, -93.4085.
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