Airport information
- FAA LID
- 11AZ
- Coordinates
- 31.6836, -110.2900
- Elevation
- 4,250 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- PHOENIX
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/09
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 04:48 AM | 11:48Z |
| Sunrise | 05:16 AM | 12:16Z |
| Sunset | 07:29 PM | 02:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:58 PM | 02:58Z |
Plan a flight from 11AZ
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 5,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
3,850 ft × 150 ft · TURF-DIRT (Poor)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 50 ft from threshold — 13:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 50 ft from threshold — 13:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,850 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARH · Libby | TACAN | 111.60 | r011° / 6.4 NM |
| FHU · Sierra Vista Muni/Libby Aaf | VOR | 113.60 | r017° / 6.5 NM |
| OLS · Nogales | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r048° / 32.8 NM |
| CIE · Cochise | VORTAC | 115.80 | r219° / 34.3 NM |
| DUG · Douglas | VORTAC | 108.80 | r277° / 37.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 11AZ. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Parking
- hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- E111 VFR; PRIVATE USE.
- UAV & MIL OPS N & S.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
- NOT MNTND.
- BRUSH BOTH ENDS.
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 11AZ 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 11AZ
Whetstone Airport (11AZ) is an airport in Huachuca City, AZ, at 4,250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 11AZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 11AZ have a control tower?
No. Whetstone Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 11AZ?
Whetstone Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,850 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 11AZ?
Whetstone Airport is in Huachuca City, AZ, at an elevation of 4,250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.6836, -110.2900.
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