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Heliport

District 8 Emergency Heliport

ICAO LS64🇺🇸 Gibson
Coordinates
29.6885°N, 90.9873°W
Type
Heliport
Region
US-LA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
19:27
Civil dusk
19:51

About 12h 44m 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 District 8 Emergency Heliport

District 8 Emergency Heliport is a heliport in Gibson, United States. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft / 9 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Greenwood Plantation Ultralightport (LS93), about 6.6 nm to the se.

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
H130 ft / 9 m30 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 District 8 Emergency Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is District 8 Emergency Heliport located?

District 8 Emergency Heliport is heliport located in Gibson, United States.

How many runways does District 8 Emergency Heliport have?

District 8 Emergency Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 30 ft / 9 m.

What time zone is District 8 Emergency Heliport in?

District 8 Emergency Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at District 8 Emergency Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at District 8 Emergency 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 District 8 Emergency Heliport?

The nearest airport to District 8 Emergency Heliport is Greenwood Plantation Ultralightport (LS93), about 6.6 nm to the se, followed by Thibodaux Municipal Airport and Daneco Landing Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. District 8 Emergency Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.