LS78
Willis-Knighton Medical Center Heliport
Shreveport, LouisianaElevation 253 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
Willis-Knighton Medical Center Heliport is in Shreveport, Louisiana. Field elevation 253 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJERRY IVEY
Manager phone(318) 465-0008
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALS78
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.4870, -93.7783
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ADDITIONAL CONTACT GARY WOLFE - 318-212-8542 - GWOLFE@WKHS.COM
›PRVDD VFR; A LGTD WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED; A SAFETY BARRIER IS PLACED AROUND HELIPORT; A SIGN IS INSTALLED WARNING PERSON OF OPERATION AREA; INGRESS/EGRESS TO/FM SW; AND THE MEDICAL CTR ENTERS INTO AN OPERATIONAL LTR OF AGREEMENT WITH SHREVEPORT REGIONAL ATCT.
›FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
›MEDICAL.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 318-212-4000.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LS78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for LS78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does LS78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for LS78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at LS78?
LS78 sits at 253 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LS78?
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.