1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
LA55
Elevation
15 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
30.205, -93.198
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
15 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
HOUSTON
Coordinates
30.2052, -93.1977
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KLCH 131753Z 01007KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02940128 10294 20178 58010
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
10° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
29.4°C
Dewpoint
12.8°C
Altimeter
1018.00 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KLCH (5 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 17:53Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 50 ft | 50 ft | CONC | PERI |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for LA55.
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LA55 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
LAKE CHARLES MEML (LA55) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 15 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.2052°N, 93.1977°W.
Helipads
LAKE CHARLES MEML has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 50 feet by 50 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
LAKE CHARLES MEML is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at LAKE CHARLES MEML 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 LA55?
LA55 is the ICAO identifier for LAKE CHARLES MEML, a public-use airport located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, United States.
How many runways does LAKE CHARLES MEML have?
LAKE CHARLES MEML (LA55) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of LA55?
The field elevation of LAKE CHARLES MEML is 15 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at LA55?
No fuel types are currently listed for LAKE CHARLES MEML. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at LA55?
The current flight category at LAKE CHARLES MEML is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at LA55?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for LAKE CHARLES MEML.
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Where is LAKE CHARLES MEML located?
LAKE CHARLES MEML (LA55) is located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, United States, at an elevation of 15 ft MSL.