Louisiana State Police Troop L Heliport HeliportPrivate
98LA · Covington, LA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:15 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunset | 07:50 PM | 00:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:15 PM | 01:15Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
PCU 113.95 · RQR 110.80 · HRV 114.10
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCU · Picayune | VOR/DME | 113.95 · 86Y | Low | r238° / 20.8 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r052° / 32.1 NM |
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r350° / 33.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 98LA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 98LA
- Coordinates
- 30.4023, -90.0876
- Elevation
- 25 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- 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
- 1985/02
- Distance from city
- 10 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350.
- LAW ENFORCEMENT/MILITARY USE ONLY. PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED FROM LOUISIANA STATE POLICE AIR SUPPORT SECTION 225-922-0380
Obstructions
- 80 FT TREES 100 FT WEST & SOUTH; 100 FT TOWERS SW & EAST; 7 FT FENCE 16 FT SOUTH & BLDG NORTH OF HELIPAD.
Nearby airports
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About 98LA
Louisiana State Police Troop L Heliport (98LA) is a heliport in Covington, LA, at 25 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 98LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 98LA have a control tower?
No. Louisiana State Police Troop L Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 98LA?
Louisiana State Police Troop L Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 98LA?
Louisiana State Police Troop L Heliport is in Covington, LA, at an elevation of 25 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4023, -90.0876.
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