Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics Heliport Heliport
US-4971 · Lafayette, LA · 34 ft elevation
Airport information
- FAA LID
- US-4971
- Coordinates
- 30.2160, -92.0472
- Elevation
- 34 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 01:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
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Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT · Lafayette | VORTAC | 109.80 | r292° / 3.1 NM |
| LLA · White Lake | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r023° / 37.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for US-4971. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for US-4971.
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About US-4971
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics Heliport (US-4971) is a heliport in Lafayette, LA, at 34 ft MSL. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for US-4971, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Where is US-4971?
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics Heliport is in Lafayette, LA, at an elevation of 34 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2160, -92.0472.
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