Jack Kent Heliport Heliport
LS17 · Slidell, 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 | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 07:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:13 PM | 01:13Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
HRV 114.10 · PCU 113.95 · GPT 109.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r055° / 23.8 NM |
| PCU · Picayune | VOR/DME | 113.95 · 86Y | Low | r164° / 30.3 NM |
| GPT · Gulfport | VORTAC | 109.00 · 27X | Low | r232° / 34.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LS17 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LS17
- Coordinates
- 30.0660, -89.6189
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for LS17.
Nearby airports
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About LS17
Jack Kent Heliport (LS17) is a heliport in Slidell, LA. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LS17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at LS17?
Jack Kent Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LS17?
Jack Kent Heliport is in Slidell, LA. Coordinates: 30.0660, -89.6189.
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