LS85
East Jefferson General Hospital Heliport
Metairie, LouisianaElevation 37 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
East Jefferson General Hospital Heliport is in Metairie, Louisiana. Field elevation 37 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDAVID BROUSSARD
Manager phone(504) 503-7152
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALS85
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.0128, -90.1819
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›24 HRS
›+85 FT LGTD BLDG 85 FT NORTH OF HELIPAD.
›MEDICAL.
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›WEIGHT LIMITATION 40,000 LBS./ 20 TONS
›PRVDD HELI CONSTRUCTED/MKD IAW AC 150/5390-1;NO VEHICULAR TFC ALLOWED ON RAMP ADJ TO S SIDE DURG OPNS;A 50'X150' MNVR ZONE IS MAINT;A LGTD WINDSOCK IS MAINT;A SIGN IS PLACED WARNING OF HELI OPNS;INGRESS/EGRESS ACCORDING TO SKETCH PRVDD WHEN BLO 500' AGL;& ARR HEL MAINT COM W/HOSP AFT ATC CLNC.
›CELL: 504-628-2068
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LS85 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for LS85. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does LS85 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for LS85. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at LS85?
LS85 sits at 37 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LS85?
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.