LA72
Dauterive Hospital Heliport
New Iberia, LouisianaElevation 14 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
Dauterive Hospital Heliport is in New Iberia, Louisiana. Field elevation 14 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerBRENT FONTENOT, DIRECTOR
Manager phone337-374-7596
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALA72
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.0074, -91.7940
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›MEDICAL.
›FOR CD CTC LAFAYETTE APCH AT 337-262-2729, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LA72 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for LA72. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does LA72 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for LA72. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at LA72?
LA72 sits at 14 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LA72?
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.