Ochsner Medical Institutions Heliport HeliportPrivate
LS96 · Jefferson, LA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:15 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 07:49 PM | 00:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:15 PM | 01:15Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 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 | r312° / 10.1 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r105° / 24.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LS96 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LS96
- Coordinates
- 29.9676, -90.1430
- Elevation
- 7 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1992/01
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- AVOID RESIDENTIAL AREA 600 FT NE OF PAD.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 504-838-3199.
Obstructions
- 60 FT PLINE 250 FT NORTH; 30 FT BLDG 456 FT SOUTH AND 70 FT BLDG 1000 FT SOUTH OF PAD.
Nearby airports
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About LS96
Ochsner Medical Institutions Heliport (LS96) is a heliport in Jefferson, LA, at 7 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LS96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LS96 have a control tower?
No. Ochsner Medical Institutions Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at LS96?
Ochsner Medical Institutions Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LS96?
Ochsner Medical Institutions Heliport is in Jefferson, LA, at an elevation of 7 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.9676, -90.1430.
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