Area 20 Ech Lake Field
Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)
About 12h 50m 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 Area 20 Ech Lake Field
Area 20 Ech Lake Field is a heliport in Fort Rucker, United States. It sits at an elevation of 306 ft (93 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is RT-7 Landing Strip (US-5442), about 0.4 nm to the nnw.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A211 0600-2200 MON-FRI | Special use | Danger | GND | 5000 ft MSL |
| EXCLUDED FROM A211 | Special use | Danger | GND | 10000 ft MSL |
| R2103A CONT[EAST] | Special use | Restricted | GND | 5000 ft MSL |
| R2103B CONT[EAST] | Special use | Restricted | 5000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| R2103C BY NOTAM | Special use | Restricted | 10000 ft MSL | 15000 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 Area 20 Ech Lake Field.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Area 20 Ech Lake Field located?
Area 20 Ech Lake Field is heliport located in Fort Rucker, United States, at an elevation of 306 ft (93 m).
What time zone is Area 20 Ech Lake Field in?
Area 20 Ech Lake Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Area 20 Ech Lake Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Area 20 Ech Lake Field is approximately 4.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Area 20 Ech Lake Field?
The nearest airport to Area 20 Ech Lake Field is RT-7 Landing Strip (US-5442), about 0.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Area 18 Landing Strip and RT-14 Landing Strip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Area 20 Ech Lake Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.