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Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field

PRC · KPRC · Prescott, AZ · 5,045 ft elevation · var 13E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KPRC / PRC
Coordinates
34.6535, -112.4199
Elevation
5,045 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
PHOENIX
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
PRESCOTT
NOTAM facility
PRC
Attendance
ALL 0600-2200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
7 N

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:47 AM11:47Z
Sunrise05:17 AM12:17Z
Sunset07:46 PM02:46Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:15 PM03:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:15 PM → 04:47 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:46 PM → 04:17 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD: ACTVT MALSR RWY 21L; REIL RWY 03L, 03R, 21R; PAPI RWY 03R & 21L; MIRL 03L, 03R, 21L & 21R - CTAF. ACTVT REIL RWY 12 & 30; PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - 128.75. PAPI RWY 03L & 21R OPR CONSLY. on 125.3 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03L: 2-light PAPI (left) · 21R: 2-light PAPI (left) · 03R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 21L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 12: 2-light PAPI (left) · 30: 2-light PAPI (left).

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

Traffic pattern

03LTPANSEW
RIGHT traffic
Landing
Rwy 03L · 028°
Pattern
right (turns right)
TPA
6,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
125.3

Enter the right downwind for Rwy 03L at 6,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 03L/21R

4,395 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Good)

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

03L
Heading
028° mag · 41° true
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Displaced threshold
360 ft
21R
Heading
208° mag · 221° true
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 03R/21L

7,619 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 63k, Double wheel 80k, Dual tandem 100k.

03R
Heading
028° mag · 41° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (4.1°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 26 ft, 720 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
380 ft
21L
Heading
208° mag · 221° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (PRC) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 12/30

4,408 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

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

12
Heading
124° mag · 137° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (4.24°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
150 ft
30
Heading
304° mag · 317° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3.6°)
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ATIS127.2
CNTR128.45ALBUQUERQUE CNTR
CTAF125.3
GND121.7
RDO122.2PRESCOTT RDO
TWR125.3PRESCOTT TWR
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
DRK · DrakeVORTAC114.10r121° / 4.2 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

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Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Diverse Vector Area ↗ Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches6

Departures

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF PRESCOTT
201 SOUTH CORTEZ STREET, PRESCOTT, AZ
928-777-1114
Manager
RICK CRIDER
6630 AIRPORT AVENUE, PRESCOTT, AZ
928-777-1114

Remarks FAA

  • TSNT, OVNGT PRKG FEE & LNDG FEE - 928-443-9333.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • VOLUNTARY NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT - AMGR.
  • WINCH TOW UP TO 2500 FT 6 NM E AT A C GOODWIN MEML FLD.
  • FICON UNMNT 2200-0600.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
  • ARFF INDEX B AVBL UPON REQ.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD: ACTVT MALSR RWY 21L; REIL RWY 03L, 03R, 21R; PAPI RWY 03R & 21L; MIRL 03L, 03R, 21L & 21R - CTAF. ACTVT REIL RWY 12 & 30; PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - 128.75. PAPI RWY 03L & 21R OPR CONSLY.
  • TPA FOR LIGHT ACFT ALL RWYS 1000 FT. TPA FOR LARGE ACFT, ALL TURBO PROP/JET AND HIGH PERF ACFT ALL RWYS 1500 FT.
  • H24 OPS - 928-777-1150.
  • 0600-2100 - 928-443-9333; PPR AFT HR. SELF SVC RSTRD TO WINGSPAN 50 FT OR LESS.
  • PCR VALUE: 140/F/D/X/T
  • RWY 03L/21R NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. CLSD 2200-0600.
  • RWY 21L CALM WIND RWY.
  • RWY 12/30 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. USE CTN FOR CHG IN RWY GRADIENT AT RWY 3R/21L INT.
  • 20 FT DROPOFF 300 FT FM APCH END.
  • DEP RWY HDG TIL ACRS HWY & MAKE IMT L TURN.
  • RWY 30 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 3 NM.
  • APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.

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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 KPRC 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 KPRC

Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC · KPRC) is an airport in Prescott, AZ, at 5,045 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 7,619 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KPRC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KPRC have a control tower?

Yes. Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KPRC?

Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field has 3 runways; the longest is 7,619 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KPRC?

Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field is in Prescott, AZ, at an elevation of 5,045 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.6535, -112.4199.

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