Hooper Stagefield Army Heliport HeliportPrivate
16AL · Fort Rucker/Ozark, AL · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:00 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:37 AM | 10:37Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 07:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:00 PM | 01:00Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 1,600 ft | |
| H2/ | 1,600 ft | |
| H3/ | 1,600 ft | |
| H4/ | 1,600 ft | |
| H5/ | 1,600 ft | |
| H6/ | 1,600 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 126.2 | OPS |
| 371.35 | OPS |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
HEY 110.60 · OZR 111.20 · EDN 116.60 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEY · Hanchey | VOR | 110.60 | Terminal | r321° / 2.8 NM |
| OZR · Cairns | VOR/DME | 111.20 · 49X | Low | r016° / 8.6 NM |
| EDN · Enterprise | VOR | 116.60 | Terminal | r061° / 12.8 NM |
| RRS · Wiregrass | VORTAC | 111.60 · 53X | Low | r297° / 15.2 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 16AL — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 16AL
- Coordinates
- 31.4084, -85.6892
- Elevation
- 365 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- OZR
- Attendance
- ATTENDED DURG SKED TRNG.
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2002/05
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402 OR 334-255-8460, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
Attendance
- FOR TRNG DAYS/HRS CTC AT&T OFFICER AT 334-255-9764.
Nearby airports
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About 16AL
Hooper Stagefield Army Heliport (16AL) is a heliport in Fort Rucker/Ozark, AL, at 365 ft MSL. It has 6 runways, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 16AL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 16AL have a control tower?
No. Hooper Stagefield Army Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 16AL?
Hooper Stagefield Army Heliport has 6 runways; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 16AL?
Hooper Stagefield Army Heliport is in Fort Rucker/Ozark, AL, at an elevation of 365 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.4084, -85.6892.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 16AL in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.