Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56AZ
- Coordinates
- 33.4824, -113.0017
- Elevation
- 1,193 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- 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
- 1974/03
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 04:53 AM | 11:53Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 12:22Z |
| Sunset | 07:45 PM | 02:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:14 PM | 03:14Z |
Plan a flight from 56AZ
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
2,900 ft × 60 ft · GRAVEL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BXK · Buckeye | VORTAC | 110.60 | r267° / 9 NM |
| LUF · Luke | TACAN | 113.00 | r251° / 31.3 NM |
| GBN · Gila Bend | VORTAC | 116.60 | r319° / 35.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56AZ. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRIVATE USE.
- ARPT LCTD 19 NM W BUCKEYE.
- 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 56AZ 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 56AZ
Mauldin Airstrip (56AZ) is an airport in Tonopah, AZ, at 1,193 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56AZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56AZ have a control tower?
No. Mauldin Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56AZ?
Mauldin Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56AZ?
Mauldin Airstrip is in Tonopah, AZ, at an elevation of 1,193 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4824, -113.0017.
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