FAA Information Effective: May 15, 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:
5:47 am - 7:34 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:01 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:19 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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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: 54 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… | |
| M0521/25 | 05/16/2025 1321 | 05/19/2025 1321 | M0521/25 NOTAMC M0517/25
A) KOZR |
| 05/21/2025 1630 | 05/22/2025 0630 | CAUTION - 2 X CH47'S CONDUCTING NON-STANDARD TRAINING 21 MAY IN MANEUVER AREA F DURING PM AND N1 FLIGHT PERI… | |
| M0497/25 | 05/14/2025 1817 | 05/17/2025 1817 | M0497/25 NOTAMC M0484/25
A) KOZR |
| 04/10/2025 1937 | 05/31/2025 0001 | STINSON STAGEFIELD - USE CAUTION FOR AIRBORNE DUST DUE TO CONSTRUCTION NEAR LANE 1 AND SOD Z, SOUTHWEST OF W… | |
| 05/20/2025 0630 | 05/21/2025 0630 | HEY WEST CORRIDOR ALTITUDE CHANGE 20 MAY OUTBOUND 800 MSL, INBOUND 1100 MSL, AM AND PM FLIGHT PERIOD. ALL TR… | |
| M0533/25 | 05/16/2025 1849 | 05/19/2025 1849 | M0533/25 NOTAMC M0531/25
A) KOZR |
| 05/15/2025 1843 | 08/07/2025 0630 | KOZR RNAV SIDS FREQS: CAIRNS ONE DEPARTURE FREQ: 133.75/270.35, HAXES ONE DEPARTURE FREQ: 133.45/239.275, AN… | |
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.
Source:
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.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: (Md-3)
Source:
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.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Tran Alert Svc Avbl 1300-2400Z++Mon-Fri.
Source:
FAA
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.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
See Flip Ap/1 Flt Haz for Fort Novosel and Supplementary Airport Rmk for Cairns Aaf.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: When Twr/Base Operations Clsd CTC Refuel Dsn 558-8639, C334-498-3735.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
RESTRICTED. MILITARY AIRPORT. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT BASE OPS MANAGER 334/255-8361
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
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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Services
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
METARs from this airport:
METARs from nearby reporting stations:
TAFs
TAFs from this airport:
KOZR TAF
Issued:
6:00 PM GMT
(14 hours ago)
Yesterday 6:00 PM - Today 1:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
10
G
15
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Today 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
8
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 700' AGL
- Scattered clouds 1500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Today 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
10
G
15
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 1200' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
10
G
15
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
10
G
15
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
TAFs from nearby airports:
KDHN TAF
14 nm E
Issued:
5:20 AM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Today 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
11
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 2:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
11
G
18
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 8:00 PM - Tomorrow 2:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
6
SM
Wind:
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
Tomorrow 2:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
KEGI TAF
56 nm SW
Issued:
4:55 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
6
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 1700' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
4.97
SM
Wind:
@
6
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 800' AGL
- Broken clouds 1200' AGL
Wx:
Mist
Today 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
10
G
18
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 1000' AGL
- Scattered clouds 1700' AGL
Wx:
Mist
Today 5:00 PM - Tomorrow 1:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
12
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
Mist
Tomorrow 1:00 AM - 7:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Paul Meissner (Civilian Poc)
(334) 255-2680 (Office)
Owner
US Army Cairns Army Air Field
Ft Belvoir, VA 22060
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