DGS Heliport Heliport
8LA6 · Venice, LA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:10 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 07:45 PM | 00:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:10 PM | 01:10Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LEV 113.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEV · Leeville | VORTAC | 113.50 · 82X | High | r083° / 37.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
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Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8LA6
- Coordinates
- 29.2291, -89.3888
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No published services or facility detail for 8LA6.
Nearby airports
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About 8LA6
DGS Heliport (8LA6) is a heliport in Venice, LA. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8LA6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Where is 8LA6?
DGS Heliport is in Venice, LA. Coordinates: 29.2291, -89.3888.
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