Lake Charles Office Heliport Heliport
LS81 · Lake Charles, LA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:27 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 11:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:02 PM | 01:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
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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
LCH 113.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCH · Lake Charles | VORTAC | 113.40 · 81X | High | r247° / 5.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LS81 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LS81
- Coordinates
- 30.1144, -93.2121
- Elevation
- 15 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for LS81.
Nearby airports
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Also nearby: 3LA8 Open A-1 Ranch Airport (private) (2 NM) · LS82 Air Logistics (Lake Charles) Heliport (private) (2 NM) · LS58 Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital Heliport (private) (4 NM) · LA55 Lake Charles Memorial Heliport (private) (6 NM) · 17LA Golden Nugget Lake Charles Heliport (private) (6 NM)
About LS81
Lake Charles Office Heliport (LS81) is a heliport in Lake Charles, LA, at 15 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 LS81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at LS81?
Lake Charles Office Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 25 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LS81?
Lake Charles Office Heliport is in Lake Charles, LA, at an elevation of 15 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1144, -93.2121.
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