Lowe AHP Fort Rucker Heliport

Lowe Army Heliport (Fortsite Novosel): The Home of Army Aviation

Introduction

Some of the busiest and most important operations in military aviation are performed from its home nestled deep within Alabama's heart -- Lowe Army Heliport (IATA: LOR, ICAO: KLOR). Lowe AHP is a US Army-owned and operated heliport, which provides essential support to our national defense by supporting the training and readiness of America's fighting forces.

Airlines and Destinations

At Lowe AHP, it is a military-only facility — serving only U.S. Army requirements and missions. There are no commercial airlines or passenger flights that fly into this airport. The primary mission of the heliport is to provide a platform for military personnel and equipment assets in support of training and operational missions community-wide.

Passenger and Flight Count

Since it is a military heliport, Lowe AHP does not cater to commercial passenger traffic. The U.S. Army's operational needs and training at Fort Novosel dictate the volume of flights, as well as passengers using the facility.

How to Get Here

Lowe AHP is located about 8 nautical miles southwest of the City of Ozark, Alabama. The property, which is adjacent to two sides of the airport's boundaries and surrounded by farm fields on three other sides, can be reached from a number of local roads or highways and connect together with State Route 134 itself (County Rd.). But this is a military installation, so the facility gets locked down and normally we have to come within authorized personnel.

Parking

There is no public car park located at Lowe AHP. Parking is reserved for authorized vehicles and personnel, pretty much exclusively from military operations using the heliport. Guests must make prior arrangements with the respective military authorities if their visit or entry into the facility is needed.

Transportation Price

Since Lowe AHP is a military heliport, it has no public transportation for service or pricing. As a rule, there is no access to the facility for other military personnel or vehicles.

Terminal Layout

The heliport itself, known as Lowe AHP, think of it more like a parking lot…minus all the buildings usually associated with an airport! LAX has fourteen dedicated helicopter pads, but they are only used for the securing of transport from planes to helicopters.

Navigate the Airport

Traveling through Lowe AHP is restricted to only those who are authorized in the military and also only for specific operational needs. The heliport itself does not have any publicly accessible layout or signage, because it is functional to service the U.S. Army only.

Getting Between Terminals

And because the Lowe AHP is a heliport (without specific terminals), passengers also do not have to walk through different terminal buildings. These operations are each managed by the responsible military personnel of facility operation for helicopter movements and ground movements.

Services and Amenities

Lowe AHP is a small military heliport providing no publicly maintained facilities or services. The state-of-the-art facility is built to cater directly to the U.S. Army's operational and training requirements, by dedicating infrastructure specifically for those purposes.

Restaurants and Shops

There are no restaurants, stores, or any commercial amenities on-site in Lowe AHP. The heliport is only for military use and opening access to authorized personnel.

Security and Customs

Lowe AHP is a guarded U.S. Army installation, and pass & ID are enforced strictly at the gate. The entire facility will now also have to undergo security screening and clearance protocols for all staff or visitors entering. It is a military heliport, so there are no customs or immigration services available.

Accessibility

Public access is generally limited to Lowe AHP, being a military heliport. The facility is set up specifically for use by the U.S. Army and its people, so access to it has been designed accordingly.

Travel Tips

Those wishing to visit or enter Lowe AHP must coordinate with the respective military units and comply with rules that require mandatory security checks. Not open to the public, unauthorized access is strictly prohibited.