Airport information
- FAA LID
- AZ09
- Coordinates
- 35.0296, -112.6759
- Elevation
- 4,410 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2017/04
- Distance from city
- 14 NW
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 | 04:47 AM | 11:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 12:17Z |
| Sunset | 07:48 PM | 02:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:18 PM | 03:18Z |
Plan a flight from AZ09
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 5,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,845 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 9/27
2,420 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,845 ft | |
| 9/27 | 2,420 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRK · Drake | VORTAC | 114.10 | r320° / 21.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ09. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
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 AZ09 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 AZ09
Big Chino Airstrip (AZ09) is an airport in Paulden, AZ, at 4,410 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,845 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ09, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AZ09 have a control tower?
No. Big Chino Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AZ09?
Big Chino Airstrip has 2 runways; the longest is 2,845 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AZ09?
Big Chino Airstrip is in Paulden, AZ, at an elevation of 4,410 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0296, -112.6759.
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