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Port Sulphur Seaplane Base

ICAO 4LA0🇺🇸 Port Sulphur
Coordinates
29.4627°N, 89.7028°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-LA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 22, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:47
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
19:58
Civil dusk
20:25

About 13h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Port Sulphur Seaplane Base

Port Sulphur Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Port Sulphur, United States. It has 2 runways, the longest 15,000 ft / 4,572 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Birdwin Airport (7LA1), about 1.3 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
NE / SW15,000 ft / 4,572 m200 ftWaterUnlitOpen
NW / SE15,000 ft / 4,572 m100 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
A381 SR-SS DAILYSpecial useDangerGND2000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Port Sulphur Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Port Sulphur Seaplane Base located?

Port Sulphur Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Port Sulphur, United States.

How many runways does Port Sulphur Seaplane Base have?

Port Sulphur Seaplane Base has 2 runways, the longest being 15,000 ft / 4,572 m.

What time zone is Port Sulphur Seaplane Base in?

Port Sulphur Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Port Sulphur Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Port Sulphur Seaplane Base is approximately 1.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Port Sulphur Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Port Sulphur Seaplane Base is Birdwin Airport (7LA1), about 1.3 nm to the e, followed by Matidora Airport and Triumph Air Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Port Sulphur Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.