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Heliport

Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport

ICAO 8LA8🇺🇸 Prairieville
Coordinates
30.3069°N, 90.9041°W
Elevation
60 ft (18 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-LA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1° W

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
19:26
Civil dusk
19:50

About 12h 43m 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 Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport

Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport is a heliport in Prairieville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 60 ft (18 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 24 ft / 7 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is PK Field (US-8456), about 2.8 nm to the wnw.

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H124 ft / 7 m24 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle269 ft39 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport located?

Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport is heliport located in Prairieville, United States, at an elevation of 60 ft (18 m).

How many runways does Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport have?

Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 24 ft / 7 m.

What time zone is Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport in?

Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport is approximately 1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport?

The nearest airport to Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport is PK Field (US-8456), about 2.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Capozzoli Airport and Promised Landings Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Galvez-Lake Fire Department Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.