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Hatch Army Heliport

ICAO 13AL🇺🇸 Fort Rucker (Ozark)
Coordinates
31.3590°N, 85.6205°W
Elevation
225 ft (69 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.6° W

Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:22
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
18:11
Civil dusk
18:35

About 11h 24m 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 Hatch Army Heliport

Hatch Army Heliport is a heliport in Fort Rucker (Ozark), United States. It sits at an elevation of 225 ft (69 m) and has 6 runways, the longest 1,600 ft / 488 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Ozark-Blackwell Field (K71J), about 4.4 nm to the n.

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 (6)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H11,600 ft / 488 m50 ftAsphUnlitOpen
H21,600 ft / 488 m100 ftAsphUnlitOpen
H31,600 ft / 488 m50 ftAsphUnlitOpen
H41,600 ft / 488 m50 ftAsphUnlitOpen
H51,600 ft / 488 m100 ftAsphUnlitOpen
H61,600 ft / 488 m100 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAF—259.425 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FORT NOVOSEL (OZARK) CLASS DClass DControlledGND2800 ft MSL
FORT NOVOSEL (OZARK) CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL
A211 0600-2200 MON-FRISpecial useDangerGND5000 ft MSL
EXCLUDED FROM A211Special useDangerGND2800 ft MSL

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Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hatch Army Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hatch Army Heliport located?

Hatch Army Heliport is heliport located in Fort Rucker (Ozark), United States, at an elevation of 225 ft (69 m).

How many runways does Hatch Army Heliport have?

Hatch Army Heliport has 6 runways, the longest being 1,600 ft / 488 m.

What time zone is Hatch Army Heliport in?

Hatch Army Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hatch Army Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hatch Army Heliport is approximately 4.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hatch Army Heliport?

The nearest airport to Hatch Army Heliport is Ozark-Blackwell Field (K71J), about 4.4 nm to the n, followed by Liberty Field Airport and Blessings Landing Air Ranch.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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