Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KIWA / AZA
- Coordinates
- 33.3078, -111.6550
- Elevation
- 1,382 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- PHOENIX
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT
- NOTAM facility
- IWA
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/12
- Distance from city
- 20 SE
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 | 04:49 AM | 11:49Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 12:18Z |
| Sunset | 07:39 PM | 02:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:08 PM | 03:08Z |
Plan a flight from KIWA
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 120.6 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 12C: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30C: 4-light PAPI (left) · 12L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 12R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30L: 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
- Landing
- Rwy 12C · 123°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL · 1,218 AGL
- CTAF
- 120.6
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12C at 2,600 ft MSL · 1,218 AGL on a 45°.
Runway 12C/30C
10,201 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good)- Heading
- 123° mag · 136° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 303° mag · 316° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Instrument landing
- LOC/GS · CAT I · LOC 110.15 (IWA) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 12L/30R
9,300 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)- Heading
- 123° mag · 136° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 303° mag · 316° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Runway 12R/30L
10,401 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)- Heading
- 123° mag · 136° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- 303° mag · 316° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12C/30C | 10,201 ft | |
| 12L/30R | 9,300 ft | |
| 12R/30L | 10,401 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 124.9 | PHOENIX APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 133.5 | |
| AWOS | 133.5 | AWOS 3 |
| CLD | 128.25 | CLNC DEL |
| CTAF | 120.6 | |
| GND | 128.25 | GATEWAY GND |
| TWR | 118.8 | GATEWAY TWR |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWA · Willie | VORTAC | 113.30 | r311° / 0.3 NM |
| PXR · Phoenix | VORTAC | 115.60 | r103° / 17.5 NM |
| TFD · Stanfield | VORTAC | 114.80 | r015° / 28.4 NM |
| LUF · Luke | TACAN | 113.00 | r098° / 38.9 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
Approaches8
Departures
Arrivals
Minimums & Hot Spots
VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- WILDLIFE INVOF ARPT.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT; AVOID LOW OVR FLT OF NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS SRNDG ARPT.
- TWY Y RSTD TO WINGSPAN LESS THAN 79 FT.
- 7 FT FENCE S PORTION OF TWY W APRON.
- LRG/HVY INBOARD ENGINE TAX ONLY.
- NON EMERG AV-8 MODEL OPS LMTD TO RWY 12L/30R.
- 24 HR PPR FOR UNSKED ACR GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - ARPT OPS.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
- FUEL AVBL H24 - 480-988-7700 OR 129.875.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD LGTS ON CONSLY.
- US GOV OWNED, NON REVENUE & FLT TRNG UP TO 12500 LB LNDG FEE NA.
- TPA FIXED WING 1218 FT AGL, JET 1718 FT AGL, ROTORCRAFT 718 FT AGL.
- PCR VALUE: 692/R/D/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 858/R/C/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 605/R/C/W/T
- SPORT FIELD LGTG E OF APCH.
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 KIWA 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 KIWA
Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA · KIWA · AZA) is an airport in Mesa, AZ, at 1,382 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 10,401 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KIWA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KIWA have a control tower?
Yes. Mesa Gateway Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KIWA?
Mesa Gateway Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 10,401 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KIWA?
Mesa Gateway Airport is in Mesa, AZ, at an elevation of 1,382 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3078, -111.6550.
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