1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
17LA
Elevation
10 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
30.203, -93.263
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
10 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
HOUSTON
Coordinates
30.2025, -93.2630
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KLCH 131453Z 09003KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP196 T02670172 50009
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
90° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
26.7°C
Dewpoint
17.2°C
Altimeter
1019.00 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KLCH (5 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 14:53Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 40 ft | 40 ft | CONC | PERI |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 17LA.
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17LA Operational Overview
Location & Facility
GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES (17LA) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 10 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.2025°N, 93.2630°W.
Helipads
GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 17LA?
17LA is the ICAO identifier for GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES, a public-use airport located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, United States.
How many runways does GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES have?
GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES (17LA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 17LA?
The field elevation of GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES is 10 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 17LA?
No fuel types are currently listed for GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 17LA?
The current flight category at GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 17LA?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES.
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Where is GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES located?
GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES (17LA) is located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, United States, at an elevation of 10 ft MSL.