Shell AHP HeliportPrivate
SXS · KSXS · Fort Rucker, AL · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:10 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:05 AM | 11:05Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 11:29Z |
| Sunset | 06:46 PM | 23:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:10 PM | 00:10Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H4/ | 1,600 ft | |
| H5/ | 819 ft | |
| HA/ | 100 ft | |
| HB/ | 100 ft | |
| HC/ | 100 ft | |
| HD/ | 100 ft | |
| HE/ | 100 ft | |
| HF/ | 100 ft | |
| HG/ | 100 ft | |
| HI/ | 100 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for KSXS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KSXS / SXS
- Coordinates
- 31.3627, -85.8494
- Elevation
- 406 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for KSXS.
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Nearby airports
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About KSXS
Shell AHP (SXS · KSXS) is a heliport in Fort Rucker, AL, at 406 ft MSL. It has 10 runways, the longest 1,600 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSXS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at KSXS?
Shell AHP has 10 runways; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KSXS?
Shell AHP is in Fort Rucker, AL, at an elevation of 406 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.3627, -85.8494.
More about KSXS
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 KSXS 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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