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SXS

Shell Army Heliport

Fort Rucker, AlabamaElevation 400 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

10 runways · longest 2,000 ft

HD
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
RWY HD
HB
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
RWY HB
HA
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
RWY HA
H5
Dimensions
819 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
RWY H5
H4
Dimensions
1,600 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
RWY H4
HI
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
RWY HI
HG
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
RWY HG
HF
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (fair)
RWY HF
HE
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (fair)
RWY HE
HC
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
RWY HC

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Shell Army Heliport is in Fort Rucker, Alabama. Field elevation 400 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASXS
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.3627, -85.8494
Distance from city7 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
CTAF139.125
FREQUENCIES

Communications

139.125
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RWY H-A/B CLSD FOR BASE ACFT PARKING.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
›FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PPR/ BASE OPN V558-5434.
›EXTENSIVE COPTER STU TNG IN PROGRESS.
›244.5
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗SXS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SXS have a METAR?
Yes. SXS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does SXS have a TAF?
When SXS 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 SXS?
SXS sits at 400 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SXS?
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.