Ranta Strip Private

12AZ · Morristown, AZ · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,840 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,400 ft E/W
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 07:56 PM
EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:17 AM12:17Z
Sunrise05:44 AM12:44Z
Sunset07:29 PM02:29Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:56 PM02:56Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:56 PM → 05:17 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:29 PM → 04:44 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 077°downwind 167°base 257°final 347°45° entryEW

RWY ERIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
347° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
2,400 × 100 ft
TPA
2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL

Enter the right downwind (heading 167°) on the 45° at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY E
Approach obstacle
Hill, 5,280 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

LUF 113.00 · BXK 110.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LUF · Luke TACAN 113.00 · 77X r314° / 23.4 NM
BXK · Buckeye VORTAC 110.60 · 43X Low r006° / 25.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 12AZ — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
12AZ
Coordinates
33.8539, -112.6530
Elevation
1,840 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
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
1963/09
Distance from city
2 W
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOUKO RANTA
PO BOX 366, MORRISTOWN, AZ
602-616-2839
Manager
JOUKO RANTA
PO BOX 366, MORRISTOWN, AZ
602-616-2839
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC LUKE APCH AT 623-856-7361. IF UNA, CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.

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About 12AZ

Ranta Strip (12AZ) is an airport in Morristown, AZ, at 1,840 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 12AZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 12AZ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 12AZ?

Ranta Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 12AZ?

Ranta Strip is in Morristown, AZ, at an elevation of 1,840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.8539, -112.6530.

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