Shell Army Heliport Heliport
SXS · Fort Rucker, AL
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:00 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:38 AM | 10:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunset | 07:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:00 PM | 01:00Z |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 2,000 ft | |
| H2/ | 1,300 ft | |
| H3/ | 2,000 ft | |
| H4/ | 1,620 ft | |
| H5/ | 1,000 ft | |
| HA/ | 1,300 ft | |
| HB/ | 1,300 ft | |
| HC/ | 1,300 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
EDN 116.60 · OZR 111.20 · HEY 110.60 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDN · Enterprise | VOR | 116.60 | Terminal | r037° / 4.8 NM |
| OZR · Cairns | VOR/DME | 111.20 · 49X | Low | r315° / 8.5 NM |
| HEY · Hanchey | VOR | 110.60 | Terminal | r269° / 10.1 NM |
| RRS · Wiregrass | VORTAC | 111.60 · 53X | Low | r280° / 22 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SXS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- SXS
- Coordinates
- 31.3627, -85.8494
- Elevation
- 400 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for SXS.
Nearby airports
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About SXS
Shell Army Heliport (SXS) is a heliport in Fort Rucker, AL, at 400 ft MSL. It has 8 runways, the longest 2,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SXS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at SXS?
Shell Army Heliport has 8 runways; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SXS?
Shell Army Heliport is in Fort Rucker, AL, at an elevation of 400 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.3627, -85.8494.
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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 SXS 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.