Airport information
- FAA LID
- AZ78
- Coordinates
- 33.0038, -112.2762
- Elevation
- 1,420 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- PHOENIX
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1994/09
- Distance from city
- 17 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 AZ78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFD · Stanfield | VORTAC | 114.80 | r279° / 19.8 NM |
| GBN · Gila Bend | VORTAC | 116.60 | r068° / 20.2 NM |
| PXR · Phoenix | VORTAC | 115.60 | r199° / 30 NM |
| LUF · Luke | TACAN | 113.00 | r158° / 32.5 NM |
| IWA · Willie | VORTAC | 113.30 | r227° / 36.2 NM |
| BXK · Buckeye | VORTAC | 110.60 | r120° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ78. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PRIVATE USE; COORDINATE USE WITH OTHER ARPT OPERATORS.
- LNDG PPR IN WRITING.
- 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 AZ78 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 AZ78
Arizona Bay Airport (AZ78) is an airport in Maricopa, AZ, at 1,420 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 AZ78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AZ78 have a control tower?
No. Arizona Bay Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AZ78?
Arizona Bay Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AZ78?
Arizona Bay Airport is in Maricopa, AZ, at an elevation of 1,420 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.0038, -112.2762.
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