FAA Information Effective: Jun 12, 2025
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(KOZR) Cairns Army Airfield (Fort Novosel)
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Fort Novosel (Ozark), AL
(334) 255-2680
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
301 ft (Estimated)
Tower:
Apch/Dep Svc Prvdd By Jacksonville Artcc (Zjx) On Freqs 134.3/322.55 (Dothan Rcag) When Cairns Apch/Dep Clsd.
FAA
Atct-Arac.
FAA
Pmsv Metro 134.1 Remote Briefing Svc Avbl Barksdale Afb, 26 Ows Dsn 331-2651, C 318-529-2651/2652/2653 Or Https://26Ows.Us.Af.Mil
FAA
When Twr Clsd Ctc App/Dep 125.4, 327.125, 135.2, 111.2, 248.55
FAA
Mil Ops Hrs: 24
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 24 HRS TUE-SAT,1200-0500Z++ SUN-MON.
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 24 HRS TUE-SAT,1200-0500Z++ SUN-MON.
FAA
Tower Hrs: 1200-0700Z++MON-FRI
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 1200-0700Z++ MON-FRI; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:39 am - 7:49 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:17 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:11 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
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6000 Novosel Street, Fort Rucker, AL 36362
(334) 598-2508
OZR
U.S. Army Aviation Museum
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Runway 18/36
Dimensions:
5,025 × 150 ft
(1,532 × 46 m)
(1,532 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 18 | 36 |
| Elevation: | 301 ft | 296.2 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.1% down | 0.1% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 06/24
Dimensions:
4,546 × 150 ft
(1,386 × 46 m)
(1,386 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 06 | 24 |
| Elevation: | 296.2 ft | 294.5 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.04% down | 0.04% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
| n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Helipad H1
Dimensions:
50 × 50 ft
(15 × 15 m)
(15 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H1 |
| Elevation: | 298 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H2
Dimensions:
50 × 50 ft
(15 × 15 m)
(15 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H2 |
| Elevation: | 306.8 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H3
Dimensions:
50 × 50 ft
(15 × 15 m)
(15 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H3 |
| Elevation: | 304.2 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H4
Dimensions:
50 × 50 ft
(15 × 15 m)
(15 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H4 |
| Elevation: | 306.8 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H5
Dimensions:
50 × 50 ft
(15 × 15 m)
(15 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H5 |
| Elevation: | 306.8 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
TFRs
Location: OZR
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: OZR
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NOTAM count: 37 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2025 2013 | 07/01/2025 0630 | SXS - GOLF HELIPAD CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION 27 MAY - 30 JUN. | |
| 04/28/2025 1826 | 07/17/2025 0630 | LOWE SOUTH LOW LEVEL CORRIDOR HOURS ADJUSTED FOR TIME CHANGE. ONE WAY OUTBOUND TRAFFIC IS AUTHORIZED FROM 05… | |
| 05/13/2025 1846 | 07/25/2025 0630 | SKELLY STAGEFIELD - CAUTION ? NO RUN-ONS TO LANE SIX, HOLE ON LANE NORTHERN END | |
| 03/27/2025 1222 | 06/20/2025 0630 | STINSON STAGEFIELD - SOD 7 CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION | |
| 05/30/2025 1712 | 06/27/2025 2359 | DD 175-1 - EFFECTIVE 9 JUN, THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE INCLUDED ON LOCAL DD 175-1: KTVI, KMXF… | |
| 06/01/2025 0630 | 08/28/2025 0630 | CAUTION - AO VANGUARD UAS OPERATIONS SFC-200 FT AGL, (16R EV 391 315) VICINITY OF WING, AL. OPERATIONS ARE 7… | |
| 06/13/2025 1226 | 06/21/2025 0630 | CAUTION - AO VANGUARD TH-1 REPORTED SPOTLIGHTING EVENT 16R FV 07016 24134, 500 METERS WEST OF RT 520. | |
| 06/16/2025 0530 | 06/18/2025 2000 | ECH STAGEFIELD - CAUTION - PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT CONDUCTING MANEUVER DAMAGE/EROSION REPAIRS BETWEEN AM & P… | |
Additional Remarks
All Tran Acft 1 Hr Ppr. All Ron Acft, and Arr/Dep Acft with Code Aboard CTC Base Operations Dsn 558-8361/8433 C334-255-8361 1100Z++ Mon-0800Z++ Sat.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Ints Stu Trng.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel: J8 Avcard and Aircards are Accepted. Identaplates for Acft are not Accepted.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: (Md-3)
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Acft Inbd with Codes CTC Base Operations 45 Nm Out. Tran Acft Require Dd Form 1898. A Crew Member Must Remain with Acft Dur Refuel Opr. Dd Form 1898 Available At Base Operations Service Counter.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Tran Alert Svc Avbl 1300-2400Z++Mon-Fri.
Source:
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Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Wx Obsn Automated and Augmented As Rqr H24. Fcst Avbl 0700Z++Mon-0700Z++ Tues, 0900Z++ Tues-0700Z++ Weds, 0900Z++ Weds-0700Z++ Thurs, 0900Z++ Thurs-0700Z++Fri, 0900Z++ Fri-0700Z++ Sat, Exc Hol. Wx Obsn Vis Rstd Sw-Northwest Due to Bldg. Remote Briefing Svc Avbl 26 Ows, Barksdale Air Force Base Dsn 331-2651, C318-529-2651/2652/2653 or Https:26Ows.Us.Af.Mil. Wx Obsn Automated and Augmented As Rqr 24/7 Ops.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oil: O-156
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Radar: See Terminal Flip for Radar Minima.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
See Flip Ap/1 Flt Haz for Fort Novosel and Supplementary Airport Rmk for Cairns Aaf.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: When Twr/Base Operations Clsd CTC Refuel Dsn 558-8639, C334-498-3735.
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Federal Aviation Administration
RESTRICTED. MILITARY AIRPORT. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT BASE OPS MANAGER 334/255-8361
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Airport Manager
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Instrument Procedures
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 31.27578, -85.71335
- 31° 16′ 32.8″ N, 85° 42′ 48.1″ W
- 31° 16.547′ N, 85° 42.801′ W
ARTCC:
Jacksonville (ZJX)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: New Orleans Sectional
FSS:
Anniston (ANB)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
No
Mag Var:
03W (2010)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Helicopter Ops
FAA
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach(S) | 122.5R | Cairns | |
| Approach(S) | 128.55 | Cairns | |
| Approach/Departure | 125.4 | 021-120 | Cairns |
| Approach/Departure | 133.75 | 121-219 | Cairns |
| Approach/Departure | 121.1 | 341-020 | Cairns |
| Approach/Departure IC | 133.45 | 220-340 | Cairns |
| ATIS | 111.2 | Cairns | |
| Clearance Delivery | 118.075 | Cairns | |
| Clearance Delivery | 120.325 | Cairns | |
| CTAF | 135.2 | Cairns | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Cairns | |
| Ground Control | 121.9 | Cairns | |
| OPS | 126.2 | Cairns | |
| PSMV Pilot–to–Metro Service METRO | 134.1 | Cairns | |
| PTD - Pilot to Dispatcher | 134.1 | Cairns | |
| Tower | 135.2 | Cairns | |
| Tower(S) | 111.2T | Cairns | |
| Tower(S) | 122.5R | Cairns |
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Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Paul Meissner (Civilian Poc)
(334) 255-2680 (Office)
Owner
US Army Cairns Army Air Field
Ft Belvoir, VA 22060