Airport information
- FAA LID
- 09AZ
- Coordinates
- 31.9248, -110.0400
- Elevation
- 4,970 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- Sectional chart
- PHOENIX
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2001/05
- Distance from city
- 11 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunrise | 05:15 AM | 12:15Z |
| Sunset | 07:29 PM | 02:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:57 PM | 02:57Z |
Plan a flight from 09AZ
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 6,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
2,350 ft × 80 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Gnd, 2500 ft, 5,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,350 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIE · Cochise | VORTAC | 115.80 | r233° / 15.8 NM |
| ARH · Libby | TACAN | 111.60 | r025° / 25.5 NM |
| FHU · Sierra Vista Muni/Libby Aaf | VOR | 113.60 | r026° / 25.8 NM |
| DUG · Douglas | VORTAC | 108.80 | r308° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 09AZ. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED VFR OPNS, PRIVATE USE, AND SPONSOR SHALL ENSURE OBSTRUCTION FREE INGRESS/EGRESS.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 09AZ in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 09AZ
Stronghold Airport (09AZ) is an airport in St David, AZ, at 4,970 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,350 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 09AZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 09AZ have a control tower?
No. Stronghold Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 09AZ?
Stronghold Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,350 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 09AZ?
Stronghold Airport is in St David, AZ, at an elevation of 4,970 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.9248, -110.0400.
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