HEY · HEY
Hanchey Army (Fort Rucker) Heliport
Fort Rucker Ozark, AlabamaElevation 317 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17177°T
RWY 35357°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Hanchey Army (Fort Rucker) Heliport is in Fort Rucker Ozark, Alabama. Field elevation 317 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerPAUL MEISSNER
Manager phone334-255-2680
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0600–0030
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAHEY
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.3460, -85.6543
Distance from city4 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White
Traffic pattern alt583 ft MSL
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›LGT: HI INTS ROT BCN, 60/80 WHITE FLASHES PER MIN.
›FUEL: 100, J8
›TFC PAT ALT 900' MSL.
›RSTD: NO TRAN ACFT.
›CAUTION: INTS STU TRNG.
›ALTERNATE NAME: FORT RUCKER
›(RWY LENGTH SOURCE DATE, RWY 17/35) HELICOPTER RWY
›OPR 1130-0545Z++OR UNTIL MISSION COMPLETE, MON-FRI EXC HOL, OT CTC CAIRNS TWR. SEE FLIP AP/1, FLT HAZ, FORT RUCKER.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does HEY have a METAR?
Yes. HEY is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does HEY have a TAF?
When HEY issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at HEY?
HEY sits at 317 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for HEY?
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.