Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (KOZR)
Medium airport · Fort Rucker/Ozark, Alabama, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOZR |
| IATA | OZR |
| Elevation | 301 ft (92 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°16'33" W 85°42'48" 31.27570, -85.71340 |
| Location | Fort Rucker/Ozark, Alabama, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,546 ft (1386 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 5,025 ft (1532 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field at a glance
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field is a medium airport in Fort Rucker/Ozark, Alabama, United States, known to airline systems as OZR. The field elevation of 301 ft (92 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOZR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 5,025 ft (1532 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOZR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dothan Regional Airport | KDHN | 26 km (14 NM) |
| South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport | K79J | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field | KTOI | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Bob Sikes Airport | KCEW | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | KECP | 102 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 301 ft field elevation of Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field is KOZR, and its IATA code is OZR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field above sea level?
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field sits at an elevation of 301 feet (92 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field located?
The airport lies at 31.2757, -85.7134 — in Fort Rucker/Ozark, Alabama, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dothan Regional Airport, about 26 km away.
Does KOZR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOZR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field?
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,025 ft (1532 m) with a ASP surface.