47LA
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport
Lake Charles, LouisianaElevation 17 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital Heliport is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Field elevation 17 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerRUSSELL HAMAN
Manager phone337-491-7525
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA47LA
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.2154, -93.2270
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›MEDICAL.
›CELL 337-488-2851
›FOR CD CTC LAKE CHARLES APCH AT 337-480-3103, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›ROOFTOP.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 47LA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 47LA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 47LA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 47LA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 47LA?
47LA sits at 17 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 47LA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.