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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 131635Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 26/20 A3006 RMK AO2 T02640201
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
10° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
26.4°C
Dewpoint
20.1°C
Altimeter
1018.00 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KGAO (21 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 16:35Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 60 ft | 25 ft | CONC | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for LA49.
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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 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 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 VFR. 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.
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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.