Hanchey AHP (Fort Rucker) HeliportPrivate
HEY · KHEY · Fort Rucker, AL · Towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:18 PM
| Event | Local (CST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 11:59Z |
| Sunset | 04:53 PM | 22:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:18 PM | 23:18Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 476 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Departure & arrival
“Cairns”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (8 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 140.5 | LCL/P |
| 141.375 | ATIS |
| 142.55 | CD/P · GND/P |
| 225.575 | CD/P · GND/P |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 322.55 | DOTHAN RCAG (LOW) |
| 327.125 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 387.85 | LCL/P |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
HEY 110.60 · OZR 111.20 · RRS 111.60 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEY · Hanchey | VOR | 110.60 | Terminal | r181° / 1.1 NM |
| OZR · Cairns | VOR/DME | 111.20 · 49X | Low | r039° / 6.5 NM |
| RRS · Wiregrass | VORTAC | 111.60 · 53X | Low | r289° / 12.1 NM |
| EDN · Enterprise | VOR | 116.60 | Terminal | r077° / 13.4 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KHEY / HEY
- Coordinates
- 31.3557, -85.6519
- Elevation
- 318 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- OPR 1130-0545Z++ OR TIL MISSION CMPLT, MON-FRI EXC HOL, OT CTC CAIRNS TWR.
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- OZR
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0600-0030; EXCP HOL
- Beacon
- white (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
- Rotating beacon
- white · SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 6 notes
General
- FUEL: 100, J8
- LGT: HI INTS ROT BCN, 60/80 WHITE FLASHES PER MIN.
- OPR 1130-0545Z++OR UNTIL MISSION COMPLETE, MON-FRI EXC HOL, OT CTC CAIRNS TWR. SEE FLIP AP/1, FLT HAZ, FORT RUCKER.
- RSTD: NO TRAN ACFT.
- CAUTION: INTS STU TRNG.
Runways
- HELICOPTER RWY
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About KHEY
Hanchey AHP (Fort Rucker) (HEY · KHEY) is a heliport in Fort Rucker, AL, at 318 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 476 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHEY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KHEY have a control tower?
Yes. Hanchey AHP (Fort Rucker) has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KHEY?
Hanchey AHP (Fort Rucker) has 1 runway; the longest is 476 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KHEY?
Hanchey AHP (Fort Rucker) is in Fort Rucker, AL, at an elevation of 318 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.3557, -85.6519.
More about KHEY
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 KHEY 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.
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