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A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport GliderportPrivate

AZ86 · Prescott Valley, AZ · 4,978 ft elevation · var 13E · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
AZ86
Coordinates
34.6842, -112.2920
Elevation
4,978 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
PHOENIX
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
PRESCOTT
Attendance
SAT-SUN 1000-1800
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1997/12
Distance from city
2 N

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:47 AM11:47Z
Sunrise05:16 AM12:16Z
Sunset07:45 PM02:45Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:15 PM03:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:15 PM → 04:47 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:45 PM → 04:16 AM

Plan a flight from AZ86

Runway 03/21

2,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf
03
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Fence, 4 ft, 100 ft from threshold
21
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Fence, 4 ft, 100 ft from threshold
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
DRK · DrakeVORTAC114.10r083° / 9.3 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ86. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
PRESCOTT SOARING SOCIETY
1049 LUPINE LANE, PRESCOTT, AZ
(928) 308-2409
Manager
GREG BERGER
1049 LUPINE LANE, PRESCOTT, AZ
(928) 308-2409

Remarks FAA

  • PRIVATE VFR ONLY.
  • WINCH TOW IN USE UP TO 2500FT AGL.
  • FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
  • LEASED FROM ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPT, 1616 W. ADAMS, PHOENIX AZ 85007.

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 AZ86 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 AZ86

A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport (AZ86) is a gliderport in Prescott Valley, AZ, at 4,978 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ86, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does AZ86 have a control tower?

No. A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) gliderport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at AZ86?

A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is AZ86?

A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport is in Prescott Valley, AZ, at an elevation of 4,978 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.6842, -112.2920.

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