Landmark of Plaquemine Heliport Heliport
LA45 · Plaquemine, LA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:20 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunset | 07:54 PM | 00:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:20 PM | 01:20Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LSU 116.50 · RQR 110.80 · LFT 109.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU · Fighting Tiger | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r164° / 13.7 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r285° / 35.7 NM |
| LFT · Lafayette | VORTAC | 109.80 · 35X | Low | r081° / 38.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA45 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA45
- Coordinates
- 30.2614, -91.2461
- Elevation
- 19 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for LA45.
Nearby airports
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About LA45
Landmark of Plaquemine Heliport (LA45) is a heliport in Plaquemine, LA, at 19 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA45, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at LA45?
Landmark of Plaquemine Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA45?
Landmark of Plaquemine Heliport is in Plaquemine, LA, at an elevation of 19 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2614, -91.2461.
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