Lowe Army Heliport
Lowe Army Heliport (IATA: LOR, ICAO: KLOR, FAA LID: LOR) is a military heliport serving Fort Rucker in Dale County, Alabama, United States. Owned by the United States Army,[1] it is located 8 nautical miles (15 km) southwest of the city of Ozark.[2] World's busiest heliport launching over 100 flights daily.
Lowe Army Heliport (AHP) Fort Rucker | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Airport type | Military | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owner | U.S. Army | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Fort Rucker / Dale County, Alabama | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 294 ft / 90 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 31°21′21″N 085°45′04″W | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | www.army.mil/rucker | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Facilities
Lowe AHP has four asphalt paved runways designated 6L/24R, 6R/24L, 18L/36R and 18R/36L, each of which measures 2000 by 75 feet (610 x 23 m).[1]
See also
- Fort Rucker, located at 31°20′37″N 85°42′29″W
- Cairns Army Airfield, located at 31°16′33″N 085°42′48″W
- Hanchey Army Heliport, located at 31°20′46″N 085°39′16″W
References
- FAA Airport Form 5010 for LOR PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 3 June 2010.
- Distance from Ozark (31°26'53"N 85°38'31"W) to LOR (31°21'21"N 85°45'04"W) at Great Circle Mapper
External links
- Fort Rucker, official site
- Aerial image as of 6 March 1997 from USGS The National Map
- Airfield photos for LOR from Civil Air Patrol
- FAA Terminal Procedures for LOR, effective December 31, 2020
- Resources for this U.S. military airport:
- FAA airport information for LOR
- AirNav airport information for KLOR
- ASN accident history for LOR
- NOAA/NWS latest weather observations
- SkyVector aeronautical chart for KLOR
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