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Quick Facts
ICAO
72LA
FAA
72LA
Elevation
15 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
30.246, -93.409
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
15 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
30.2460, -93.4085
Current Weather
METAR KLCH 131653Z 35009KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02890133
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
350° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
28.9°C
Dewpoint
13.3°C
Altimeter
1018.70 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KLCH (13 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 20 ft | 20 ft | CONC | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 72LA.
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72LA Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Sulphur Mines Heliport (72LA) is a heliport located in Sulphur, Louisiana, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 15 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.2460°N, 93.4085°W.
Helipads
Sulphur Mines Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 20 feet by 20 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
Sulphur Mines Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Sulphur Mines Heliport, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at Sulphur Mines Heliport 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 72LA?
72LA is the ICAO identifier for Sulphur Mines Heliport, a public-use airport located in Sulphur, Louisiana, United States.
How many runways does Sulphur Mines Heliport have?
Sulphur Mines Heliport (72LA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 72LA?
The field elevation of Sulphur Mines Heliport is 15 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 72LA?
No fuel types are currently listed for Sulphur Mines Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 72LA?
The current flight category at Sulphur Mines Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 72LA?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Sulphur Mines Heliport.
How do I access complete data for 72LA?
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Where is Sulphur Mines Heliport located?
Sulphur Mines Heliport (72LA) is located in Sulphur, Louisiana, United States, at an elevation of 15 ft MSL.
Does 72LA have weather cameras?
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