Fourchon Base Heliport Heliport
LA49 · Leeville, LA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:13 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 07:48 PM | 00:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:13 PM | 01:13Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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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 | r226° / 6.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LA49 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LA49
- Coordinates
- 29.1056, -90.1913
- Elevation
- 5 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for LA49.
Nearby airports
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About LA49
Fourchon Base Heliport (LA49) is a heliport in Leeville, LA, at 5 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LA49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at LA49?
Fourchon Base Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LA49?
Fourchon Base Heliport is in Leeville, LA, at an elevation of 5 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.1056, -90.1913.
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