Airport information
- FAA LID
- AZ43
- Coordinates
- 33.0540, -112.1735
- Elevation
- 1,245 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- PHOENIX
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/11
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 05:20 AM | 12:20Z |
| Sunset | 07:41 PM | 02:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:09 PM | 03:09Z |
Plan a flight from AZ43
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,650 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,650 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFD · Stanfield | VORTAC | 114.80 | r295° / 16.7 NM |
| PXR · Phoenix | VORTAC | 115.60 | r192° / 24.9 NM |
| GBN · Gila Bend | VORTAC | 116.60 | r063° / 25.9 NM |
| IWA · Willie | VORTAC | 113.30 | r227° / 30.2 NM |
| LUF · Luke | TACAN | 113.00 | r147° / 30.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ43. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED FLIGHTS SOUTH OF ARPT ARE KEPT TO A MIMIMUM. ACFT OPNS SHOULD BE KEPT AS FAR BELOW 1000 FT AS POSSIBLE. CONTACT FSS PRIOR TO TAKE OFF OR OPER INVOF MIL TRAINING ROUTES. PRIVATE USE AND VFR ONLY.
- CONTACT FSS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF WHEN OPERATING INVOF MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES AND REMAIN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
- HIGH INTENSITY SKYDIVING OPS 13500 FT AND BLW.
- STAY CLEAR 3 NM WHEN IN OPERATION CONTACT 122.9 FOR ADVISORIES.
- 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 AZ43 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 AZ43
Hidden Valley Airport (AZ43) is an airport in Maricopa, AZ, at 1,245 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ43, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AZ43 have a control tower?
No. Hidden Valley Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AZ43?
Hidden Valley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,650 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AZ43?
Hidden Valley Airport is in Maricopa, AZ, at an elevation of 1,245 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.0540, -112.1735.
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