Amax Metals Recovery Inc. Heliport Heliport
LS73 · Braithwaite, LA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:14 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 07:48 PM | 00:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 25 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
HRV 114.10 · RQR 110.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRV · Harvey | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r065° / 2 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r111° / 35 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LS73 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LS73
- Coordinates
- 29.8630, -89.9681
- Elevation
- 7 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for LS73.
Nearby airports
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About LS73
Amax Metals Recovery Inc. Heliport (LS73) is a heliport in Braithwaite, LA, at 7 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 25 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LS73, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at LS73?
Amax Metals Recovery Inc. Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 25 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LS73?
Amax Metals Recovery Inc. Heliport is in Braithwaite, LA, at an elevation of 7 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.8630, -89.9681.
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