Airport information
- FAA LID
- 55AZ
- Coordinates
- 32.8740, -111.9594
- Elevation
- 1,309 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- PHOENIX
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT
- Attendance
- SUMMER ALL DAWN-DUSK; WINTER MON-SAT DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1957/11
- Distance from city
- 0 SE
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 | 04:51 AM | 11:51Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 12:20Z |
| Sunset | 07:39 PM | 02:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:08 PM | 03:08Z |
Plan a flight from 55AZ
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,400 ft × 50 ft · ASPH-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 45 ft, 625 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 35 ft, 1,320 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFD · Stanfield | VORTAC | 114.80 | r242° / 2.6 NM |
| IWA · Willie | VORTAC | 113.30 | r198° / 30.1 NM |
| PXR · Phoenix | VORTAC | 115.60 | r167° / 33.6 NM |
| GBN · Gila Bend | VORTAC | 116.60 | r084° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 55AZ. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- Jet A
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 5/15/59.
- SPRAY AIRCRAFT USE THIS AIRPORT FOR NIGHT SPRAY OPERATIONS.
- TIE-DOWNS ONLY NO HGR SPACE.
- ARIZONA HIGHWAY NR 84 NORTH SIDE OF AIRPORT.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
- RWY 18/36 1600 FT ASPH ON RWY 18 END, REMAINDER DIRT.
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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 55AZ 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 55AZ
Potters Field (55AZ) is an airport in Stanfield, AZ, at 1,309 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 55AZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 55AZ have a control tower?
No. Potters Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 55AZ?
Potters Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 55AZ?
Potters Field is in Stanfield, AZ, at an elevation of 1,309 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.8740, -111.9594.
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