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Heliport

Medicant Island Heliport

ICAO LS56🇺🇸 Grand Isle
Coordinates
29.3366°N, 89.9842°W
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-LA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° W

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:16
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
19:20
Civil dusk
19:44

About 12h 40m 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 Medicant Island Heliport

Medicant Island Heliport is a heliport in Grand Isle, United States. It sits at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 25 ft / 8 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport (KGAO), about 15.8 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
H125 ft / 8 m25 ftConcUnlitOpen

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 Medicant Island Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Medicant Island Heliport located?

Medicant Island Heliport is heliport located in Grand Isle, United States, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Medicant Island Heliport have?

Medicant Island Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 25 ft / 8 m.

What time zone is Medicant Island Heliport in?

Medicant Island Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Medicant Island Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Medicant Island Heliport is approximately 1.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Medicant Island Heliport?

The nearest airport to Medicant Island Heliport is South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport (KGAO), about 15.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Birdwin Airport and Matidora Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Medicant Island Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.