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Falcon Field

FFZ · KFFZ · MSC · Mesa, AZ · 1,394 ft elevation · var 12E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KFFZ / MSC
Coordinates
33.4608, -111.7280
Elevation
1,394 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
PHOENIX
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
PRESCOTT
NOTAM facility
FFZ
Attendance
AUG 16 - MAY 14 FRI-SUN 0530-1600; AUG 16 - MAY 14 MON-THUR 0530-1800; MAY 15 - AUG 15 FRI-SUN 0500-1530; MAY 15 - AUG 15 MON-THUR 0500-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1941/12
Distance from city
5 NE

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
04:48 AM11:48Z
Sunrise05:17 AM12:17Z
Sunset07:40 PM02:40Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:09 PM03:09Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:09 PM → 04:48 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:40 PM → 04:17 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 04L/22R; TWY LGTS - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD MIRL RWY 04L/22R NA; MIRL RWY 04R/22L; TWY LGTS PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF. on 124.6Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04L: 2-light PAPI (left) · 22R: 2-light PAPI (left) · 04R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 22L: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

04LTPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 04L · 039°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,702 ft MSL · 1,308 AGL
CTAF
124.6

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04L at 2,702 ft MSL · 1,308 AGL on a 45°.

Runway 04L/22R

3,799 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

04L
Heading
039° mag · 51° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
22R
Heading
219° mag · 231° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 04R/22L

5,100 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 38k, Double wheel 60k, Dual tandem 90k.

04R
Heading
039° mag · 51° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 8 ft, 420 ft from threshold, 270 ft L of centerline — 27:1 slope to clear
22L
Heading
219° mag · 231° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D120.7PHOENIX APP/DEP
ATIS118.25
CTAF124.6
GND121.3
TWR124.6
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
IWA · WillieVORTAC113.30r325° / 10.2 NM
PXR · PhoenixVORTAC115.60r070° / 12.2 NM
LUF · LukeTACAN113.00r085° / 33 NM
TFD · StanfieldVORTAC114.80r003° / 35.7 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Diverse Vector Area ↗ Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF MESA
4800 E FALCON DR, MESA, AZ
480-644-2450
Manager
CORINNE NYSTROM
4800 E FALCON DR., MESA, AZ
480-644-2450

Remarks FAA

  • 2786 FT MSL UNLGTD MT 5 MI E. RISING TRRN NE.
  • TURB PSBL BLW 500 FT NEAR TEST SITE 1.5 MI N.
  • TRML APRON LMTD TO 45000 LB GWT SINGLE WHEEL OR 75000 LB GWT DUAL WHEEL.
  • FIXED WING & ROTORCRAFT TRNG, BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT; QUIET HR 0500-1230Z; RWY 04L & 04R PREFFERED; TGL 0500-1230Z NA; CLMB AT VY UNTIL 2400 FT MSL; MNTN TFC PAT 3/4 MI FM RWY END.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APPROACH AT 602-306-2565.
  • TRNG OPS RWY 04L/22R WHEN PSBL; TRNG OPS NA 2200-0530.
  • CTN: HELI 1 MI N; DO NOT MISTAKE FOR RWY.
  • TWY G CLSD WHEN ATCT CLSD.
  • LDG FEES IN EFCT.
  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 04L/22R; TWY LGTS - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD MIRL RWY 04L/22R NA; MIRL RWY 04R/22L; TWY LGTS PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.
  • TPA FOR LIGHT ACFT 1006 FT AGL; TPA FOR LARGE & TURBINE-POWERED ACFT 1506 FT AGL; TPA 506 FT AGL FOR ROTORCRAFT.
  • SAF.
  • CLSD WHEN ATCT CLSD. 150 FT X 95 FT BLAST PADS AVBL.
  • RIGHT TFC WHEN ATCT CLSD OR RWY 4L/22R IS CLSD.
  • RWY 04L CALM WIND RWY.
  • PAPI RWY 22L DOES NOT PRVD OBSTN CLNC BYD 4 NM FM THR.

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 KFFZ 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 KFFZ

Falcon Field (FFZ · KFFZ · MSC) is an airport in Mesa, AZ, at 1,394 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,100 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFFZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFFZ have a control tower?

Yes. Falcon Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KFFZ?

Falcon Field has 2 runways; the longest is 5,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFFZ?

Falcon Field is in Mesa, AZ, at an elevation of 1,394 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4608, -111.7280.

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