Somerton Private

54AZ · Somerton, AZ · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
177 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
13E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 54AZ. Nearby reporting stations: KNYL (4 NM), KLGF (21 NM), KCXL (43 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 06:13 PM
EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:31 AM13:31Z
Sunrise06:57 AM13:57Z
Sunset05:47 PM00:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
06:13 PM01:13Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
06:13 PM → 06:31 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
06:47 PM → 05:57 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 080°downwind 350°base 260°final 170°45° entry17223504

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
170° mag · 183° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 60 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 350°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17

Edge lights: Low.

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

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

NYL 113.70 · BZA 116.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
NYL · Yuma TACAN 113.70 · 84X — r216° / 3.8 NM
BZA · Bard VORTAC 116.80 · 115X High r184° / 10.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 54AZ — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
54AZ
Coordinates
32.6036, -114.6680
Elevation
177 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
PHOENIX
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
Flight service (FSS)
PRESCOTT · 122.2, 125.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1945/11
Distance from city
3 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT LIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 123.0

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SALTZER FAMILY TRUST
4400W HWY 95, SOMERTON, AZ
(928) 580-5618
Manager
ERIC SALTZER
3900 W. US HWY 95, SOMERTON, AZ
(928) 580-5618
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • LIGHTED 100 FT CELL TOWER LCTD AT SW CORNER OF THE AIRPORT.
  • LIGHTED 30 FT FREEWAY SIGN AT SE CORNER OF THE ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.

Lighting

  • DUSK-2300
  • ACTVT LIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FOR FUEL AND REPAIRS CALL 928-580-5618. FUEL AVBL FOR ALL ACFT.

Contact

  • EMAIL: ESALTZER@GMAIL.COM

Nearby airports

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About 54AZ

Somerton (54AZ) is an airport in Somerton, AZ, at 177 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 54AZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 54AZ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 54AZ?

Somerton has 2 runways; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 54AZ?

Somerton is in Somerton, AZ, at an elevation of 177 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.6036, -114.6680.

More about 54AZ

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 54AZ 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.

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