Airport information
- FAA LID
- E78
- Coordinates
- 31.9329, -111.8940
- Elevation
- 2,409 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- PHOENIX
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT
- NOTAM facility
- PRC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 04:54 AM | 11:54Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 12:22Z |
| Sunset | 07:37 PM | 02:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:05 PM | 03:05Z |
Plan a flight from E78
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04 · 046°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
5,830 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Poor)- Heading
- 046° mag · 58° true
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 9 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
- Heading
- 226° mag · 238° true
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 15 ft, 210 ft from threshold, 50 ft R of centerline
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,830 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 5/15/59.
- 5 TIEDOWNS IN PRIM SFC.
- LIVESTOCK ON INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
- 15-18 FT TREES & BRUSH IN PRIM SFC FULL LEN BOTH SIDES. 8-15 IN EDGE DROP OFFS & 3 FT DITCHES WI 3 FT OF EDGES. TANK TRUCK PARKED 16 FT FM EDGE NEAR MID POINT.
- AREAS NRW 20 FT DUE TO BUSHES.
- 10-12 FT TREES & BRUSH 0-200 FT FM THR BOTH SIDES. +3 FT BERM 100 FT FM THR ON CNTRLN ACRS APCH.
- 12 FT TREE 123 FT FM RWY END 59 FT R; 4 FT FENCE 75 FT FM RWY END 40 FT L & R OF CNTRLN.
- FADED.
- FADED.
- 6 IN YELLOW CNTRLN STRIPE ONLY.
- 6 IN YELLOW CNTRLN STRIPE ONLY.
- LRG CRACKS, LOOSE AGGREGATE & ISOLATED HOLES.
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About E78
Sells Airport (E78) is an airport in Sells, AZ, at 2,409 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,830 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for E78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does E78 have a control tower?
No. Sells Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at E78?
Sells Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,830 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is E78?
Sells Airport is in Sells, AZ, at an elevation of 2,409 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.9329, -111.8940.
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