Airport information
- FAA LID
- AZ13
- Coordinates
- 33.0172, -112.2794
- Elevation
- 1,410 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- PHOENIX
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT
- Attendance
- FRI-SUN 0800-1800
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/07
- Distance from city
- 12 W
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 | 04:52 AM | 11:52Z |
| Sunrise | 05:21 AM | 12:21Z |
| Sunset | 07:41 PM | 02:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:10 PM | 03:10Z |
Plan a flight from AZ13
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,000 ft × 90 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBN · Gila Bend | VORTAC | 116.60 | r065° / 20.2 NM |
| TFD · Stanfield | VORTAC | 114.80 | r281° / 20.3 NM |
| PXR · Phoenix | VORTAC | 115.60 | r200° / 29.4 NM |
| LUF · Luke | TACAN | 113.00 | r158° / 31.7 NM |
| IWA · Willie | VORTAC | 113.30 | r229° / 35.9 NM |
| BXK · Buckeye | VORTAC | 110.60 | r120° / 37.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ13. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE
- FOR CD CTC LUKE APCH AT 623-856-7361. IF UNA, 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 AZ13 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 AZ13
Schu Ranch Airport (AZ13) is an airport in Maricopa, AZ, at 1,410 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ13, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AZ13 have a control tower?
No. Schu Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AZ13?
Schu Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AZ13?
Schu Ranch Airport is in Maricopa, AZ, at an elevation of 1,410 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.0172, -112.2794.
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