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Jackson Barracks Heliport

New Orleans, LouisianaElevation 5 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 600 ft

H1
Dimensions
600 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (fair)
Edge lights
PERI
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

Jackson Barracks Heliport is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Field elevation 5 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerRANDY BACON
Manager phone202-558-8338
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0730–1600
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6LA0
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.9535, -90.0095
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350.
›INGRESS/EGRESS TO NORTH AND SOUTH.
›HQ JACKSON BKS
›(11) A. G. OFFICE LA. N. G.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 504-495-3772
›FOR BCN CALL 504-495-3772
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗6LA0 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6LA0 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6LA0. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6LA0 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6LA0. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6LA0?
6LA0 sits at 5 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6LA0?
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.