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17AL

Hunt Stagefield Army Heliport

Fort Rucker/Newton, AlabamaElevation 263 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

5 runways · longest 2,000 ft

H4
Dimensions
2,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY H4
H3
Dimensions
2,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY H3
H2
Dimensions
2,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY H2
H1
Dimensions
2,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY H1
H5
Dimensions
1,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H5

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Hunt Stagefield Army Heliport is in Fort Rucker/Newton, Alabama. Field elevation 263 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJACK A HOLMES
Manager phone334-255-9764
AttendedATTENDED DURG SKED TRNG.
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA17AL
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.3802, -85.5803
Distance from city2 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR TRNG DAYS/HRS CTC AT&T OFFICER AT 334-255-9764.
›FOR CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402 OR 334-255-8460, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗17AL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 17AL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 17AL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 17AL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 17AL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 17AL?
17AL sits at 263 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 17AL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.