Shell Army Heliport
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About Shell Army Heliport
Shell Army Heliport is a heliport in Fort Rucker, United States. It sits at an elevation of 400 ft (122 m) and has 8 runways, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Wesley Chapel Airstrip (US-1849), about 3.5 nm to the n.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (8)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 2,000 ft / 610 m | 60 ft | Asph/ Conc | Unlit | Open |
| H3 | 2,000 ft / 610 m | 60 ft | Asph/ Conc | Unlit | Open |
| H4 | 1,620 ft / 494 m | 75 ft | Asph/ Conc | Unlit | Open |
| HB | 1,300 ft / 396 m | 50 ft | Asph/ Conc | Unlit | Open |
| HC | 1,300 ft / 396 m | 50 ft | Asph/ Conc | Unlit | Open |
| H2 | 1,300 ft / 396 m | 60 ft | Asph/ Conc | Unlit | Open |
| HA | 1,300 ft / 396 m | 50 ft | Asph/ Conc | Unlit | Open |
| H5 | 1,000 ft / 305 m | 60 ft | Asph/ Conc | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A211 0600-2200 MON-FRI | Special use | Danger | GND | 5000 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 Shell Army Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shell Army Heliport located?
Shell Army Heliport is heliport located in Fort Rucker, United States, at an elevation of 400 ft (122 m).
How many runways does Shell Army Heliport have?
Shell Army Heliport has 8 runways, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.
What time zone is Shell Army Heliport in?
Shell Army Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Shell Army Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Shell Army Heliport is approximately 4.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Shell Army Heliport?
The nearest airport to Shell Army Heliport is Wesley Chapel Airstrip (US-1849), about 3.5 nm to the n, followed by RT-2 Landing Strip and RT-6 Landing Strip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Shell Army Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.