Airport information
- FAA LID
- AZ57
- Coordinates
- 34.9316, -112.5154
- Elevation
- 4,482 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
- Activated
- 2000/11
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 04:47 AM | 11:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 12:17Z |
| Sunset | 07:47 PM | 02:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:17 PM | 03:17Z |
Plan a flight from AZ57
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
5,250 ft × 75 ft · GRVL- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,250 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRK · Drake | VORTAC | 114.10 | r339° / 13.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ57. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD PVT USE VFR ONLY, SPONSER ENSURE OBSTRUCTION FREE INGRESS & EGRESS ROUTES.
- 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 AZ57 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 AZ57
Pilots Rest Airport (AZ57) is an airport in Paulden, AZ, at 4,482 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ57, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AZ57 have a control tower?
No. Pilots Rest Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AZ57?
Pilots Rest Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,250 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AZ57?
Pilots Rest Airport is in Paulden, AZ, at an elevation of 4,482 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.9316, -112.5154.
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