1
Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
LA49
FAA
LA49
Elevation
5 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
29.106, -90.191
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
5 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
29.1056, -90.1913
Current Weather
METAR KGAO 272055Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM BKN029 OVC037 32/24 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE T03190236
Flight Category
MVFR
Wind
200° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
31.9°C
Dewpoint
23.6°C
Altimeter
1019.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KGAO (21 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-27 20:55Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 60 ft | 25 ft | CONC | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for LA49.
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Parks
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LA49 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Fourchon Base Heliport (LA49) is a heliport located in Leeville, Louisiana, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 5 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 29.1056°N, 90.1913°W.
Helipads
Fourchon Base Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 60 feet by 25 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
Fourchon Base Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at Fourchon Base Heliport is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA49?
LA49 is the ICAO identifier for Fourchon Base Heliport, a public-use airport located in Leeville, Louisiana, United States.
How many runways does Fourchon Base Heliport have?
Fourchon Base Heliport (LA49) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of LA49?
The field elevation of Fourchon Base Heliport is 5 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at LA49?
No fuel types are currently listed for Fourchon Base Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at LA49?
The current flight category at Fourchon Base Heliport is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at LA49?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Fourchon Base Heliport.
How do I access complete data for LA49?
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Where is Fourchon Base Heliport located?
Fourchon Base Heliport (LA49) is located in Leeville, Louisiana, United States, at an elevation of 5 ft MSL.