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65LA
Southern Seaplane Airport · Belle Chasse
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
0 ft / —
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Southern Seaplane Airport (65LA), located in Belle Chasse, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 0 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Southern Seaplane Airport
ICAO / IATA
65LA / BCS
Municipality
Belle Chasse
Country
Region
US-LA — Louisiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
0 ft
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Runway 02W / 20W
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: WATER
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: WATER
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 02W
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20W
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,200 ft / 975 m
Runway Width: 40 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: ASPH-F
Heading: 21.2° / 344.3°
Runway Width: 40 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: ASPH-F
Heading: 21.2° / 344.3°
RWY 02 (21.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (344.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026