Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79AZ
- Coordinates
- 32.3063, -111.2840
- Elevation
- 2,110 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2026/03
- Distance from city
- 9 SSW
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 | 04:50 AM | 11:50Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 12:19Z |
| Sunset | 07:35 PM | 02:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:03 PM | 03:03Z |
Plan a flight from 79AZ
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 2
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 2 at 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 2/20
4,025 ft × 49 ft · Asphalt/Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 4,025 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMA · Davis Monthan | TACAN | 117.60 | r281° / 22.3 NM |
| TUS · Tucson | VORTAC | 116.00 | r292° / 22.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79AZ. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 79AZ 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 79AZ
Sentiel Airport (79AZ) is an airport in Marana, AZ, at 2,110 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,025 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79AZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 79AZ have a control tower?
No. Sentiel Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 79AZ?
Sentiel Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,025 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79AZ?
Sentiel Airport is in Marana, AZ, at an elevation of 2,110 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3063, -111.2840.
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