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Heliport

Hunt Army Heliport

ICAO 17AL🇺🇸 Fort Rucker (Newton)
Coordinates
31.3802°N, 85.5803°W
Elevation
263 ft (80 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.6° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
19:06
Civil dusk
19:31

About 12h 47m 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 Hunt Army Heliport

Hunt Army Heliport is a heliport in Fort Rucker (Newton), United States. It sits at an elevation of 263 ft (80 m) and has 6 runways, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Ozark-Blackwell Field (K71J), about 3.7 nm to the nw.

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
H12,000 ft / 610 m75 ftAsphUnlitOpen
H22,000 ft / 610 m75 ftAsphUnlitOpen
H32,000 ft / 610 m75 ftAsphUnlitOpen
H42,000 ft / 610 m75 ftAsphUnlitOpen
H51,000 ft / 305 m75 ftTurfUnlitOpen
H6200 ft / 61 m75 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAF141.500 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
A211 0600-2200 MON-FRISpecial useDangerGND5000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hunt Army Heliport located?

Hunt Army Heliport is heliport located in Fort Rucker (Newton), United States, at an elevation of 263 ft (80 m).

How many runways does Hunt Army Heliport have?

Hunt Army Heliport has 6 runways, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Hunt Army Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hunt Army Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hunt 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 Hunt Army Heliport?

The nearest airport to Hunt Army Heliport is Ozark-Blackwell Field (K71J), about 3.7 nm to the nw, followed by Blessings Landing Air Ranch and Liberty Field Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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