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KSXSHELIPORT

SHELL AHP

FORT RUCKER, Alabama

VFRUpdated 2h ago406 ft MSL

10

Runways

10

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KSXS

FAA

SXS

Elevation

406 ft MSL

Runways

10

Frequencies

10

Tower

Yes

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

31.363, -85.849

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

406 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

31.3627, -85.8494

Ownership

MR

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KDHN 131553Z 05004KT 10SM SCT016 23/17 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP172 T02280172 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

50° at 4 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

22.8°C

Dewpoint

17.2°C

Altimeter

1017.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KDHN (24 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 15:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KSXS. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Crestview facing East
Live

Crestview

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

54 NM away

Weather camera at Destin facing East
Live

Destin

East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

69 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H41,600 ft75 ftASPH-
H5819 ft75 ftASPH-
HA100 ft100 ftCONC-
HB100 ft100 ftCONC-
HC100 ft100 ftCONC-
HD100 ft100 ftCONC-
HE100 ft100 ftCONC-
HF100 ft100 ftCONC-
HG100 ft100 ftCONC-
HI100 ft100 ftCONC-

Frequencies

APCH (2)ATIS (1)CTAF (1)DOTHAN RCAG (2)GND (2)LCL (2)
TypeFrequencyName
APCH/P DEP/P133.45CAIRNS AAF (FORT RUCKER)
APCH/P DEP/P239.275CAIRNS AAF (FORT RUCKER)
ATIS376.5SHELL AHP
CTAFXXX.XXXSHELL AHP
DOTHAN RCAGXXX.XXXDOTHAN
DOTHAN RCAGXXX.XXXDOTHAN
GND/PXXX.XXXSHELL AHP
GND/PXXX.XXXSHELL AHP
LCL/PXXX.XXXSHELL AHP
LCL/PXXX.XXXSHELL AHP

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for KSXS.

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KSXS Operational Overview

Location & Facility

SHELL AHP (KSXS) is a military heliport restricted to private use located in FORT RUCKER, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 406 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 31.3627°N, 85.8494°W.

Helipads

SHELL AHP has 10 helipads. The longest pad (H4) measures 1,600 feet by 75 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include H5 (819 ft, ASPH), HA (100 ft, CONC), HB (100 ft, CONC).

Communications & Operations

SHELL AHP is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 376.5 MHz. A total of 10 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near SHELL AHP, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at SHELL AHP is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KSXS?

KSXS is the ICAO identifier for SHELL AHP, a public-use airport located in FORT RUCKER, Alabama, United States.

How many runways does SHELL AHP have?

SHELL AHP (KSXS) has 10 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KSXS?

The field elevation of SHELL AHP is 406 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KSXS?

No fuel types are currently listed for SHELL AHP. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at KSXS?

The current flight category at SHELL AHP is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KSXS?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for SHELL AHP.

How do I access complete data for KSXS?

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Where is SHELL AHP located?

SHELL AHP (KSXS) is located in FORT RUCKER, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 406 ft MSL.

Does KSXS have weather cameras?

KSXS does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:26 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 03:53 PM UTC