Stronghold Airport Private

09AZ · St David, AZ · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,970 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,350 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 07:41 PM
EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:11 AM12:11Z
Sunrise05:37 AM12:37Z
Sunset07:15 PM02:15Z
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07:41 PM02:41Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:41 PM → 05:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:15 PM → 04:37 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 139°downwind 049°base 319°final 229°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
229° mag · 240° true
Dimensions
2,350 × 80 ft
TPA
6,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Dirt

Enter the left downwind (heading 049°) on the 45° at 6,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Approach obstacle
Gnd, 2500 ft, 5,000 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

ARH 111.60 · FHU 113.60 · DUG 108.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ARH · Fort Huachuca TACAN 111.60 · 53X r025° / 25.5 NM
FHU · Libby VOR/DME 113.60 · 83X Terminal r026° / 25.8 NM
DUG · Douglas VORTAC 108.80 · 25X Low r308° / 35.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 09AZ — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
09AZ
Coordinates
31.9248, -110.0400
Elevation
4,970 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
PHOENIX
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
PRESCOTT · 122.2, 125.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2001/05
Distance from city
11 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DIXON FAMILY PARTNERSHIP #1
2999 N 44TH STREET, SUITE 600, PHOENIX, AZ
520-212-1873
Manager
KEVIN DUMAIS
8242 E CAVARLY DR., SCOTTSDALE, AZ
520-212-1873
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.

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About 09AZ

Stronghold Airport (09AZ) is an airport in St David, AZ, at 4,970 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,350 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 09AZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 09AZ have a control tower?

No. Stronghold Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 09AZ?

Stronghold Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,350 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 09AZ?

Stronghold Airport is in St David, AZ, at an elevation of 4,970 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.9248, -110.0400.

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