Southern Helicopters Airport Private
21LA · Baton Rouge, LA · 28 ft elevation · var 3E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 21LA
- Coordinates
- 30.2969, -91.2150
- Elevation
- 28 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1997/06
- Distance from city
- 15 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:10 PM | 01:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
Plan a flight from 21LA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,850 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,850 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTR · Baton Rouge | VORTAC | 116.50 | r154° / 12 NM |
| RQR · Reserve | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r289° / 34.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 21LA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 1749 FT TOWER 1.1 MILES EAST OF ARPT.
- HELICOPTER OPNS ON ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC BATON ROUGE APCH AT 225-354-2142, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 21LA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 21LA
Southern Helicopters Airport (21LA) is an airport in Baton Rouge, LA, at 28 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 21LA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 21LA have a control tower?
No. Southern Helicopters Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 21LA?
Southern Helicopters Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,850 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 21LA?
Southern Helicopters Airport is in Baton Rouge, LA, at an elevation of 28 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2969, -91.2150.
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