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Lake Charles Memorial Heliport

Lake Charles, LouisianaElevation 15 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 50 ft

H1
Dimensions
50 x 50 ft
Surface
Concrete
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

Lake Charles Memorial Heliport is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Field elevation 15 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerLARRY M. GRAHAM, PRES.
Manager phone(337) 494-3200
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALA55
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.2052, -93.1977
Distance from city2 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MEDICAL.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 318-494-3036.
›FOR ROTG BCN CALL 318-494-3036.
›BILL WILKIE, 337-494-3177
›FOR CD CTC LAKE CHARLES APCH AT 337-480-3103, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗LA55 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LA55 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for LA55. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does LA55 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for LA55. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at LA55?
LA55 sits at 15 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LA55?
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.