Regional Public Safety Training Academy Heliport HeliportPrivate

70AZ · Tucson, AZ · Non-towered

Elevation
2,853 ft MSL
Longest runway
20 ft H1/
Runways
2

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 07:42 PM
EventLocal (MST)UTC
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Sunrise05:42 AM12:42Z
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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

TUS 116.00 · DMA 117.60 · FHU 113.60 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TUS · Tucson VORTAC 116.00 · 107X High r108° / 3.6 NM
DMA · Davis Monthan TACAN 117.60 · 123X r158° / 5.8 NM
FHU · Libby VOR/DME 113.60 · 83X Terminal r305° / 38.3 NM
ARH · Fort Huachuca TACAN 111.60 · 53X r306° / 39 NM
OLS · Nogales VOR/DME 114.65 · 93Y Low r351° / 39.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 70AZ — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
70AZ
Coordinates
32.0656, -110.8544
Elevation
2,853 ft MSL
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
IREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2002/11
Distance from city
6 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
US FOREST SERVICE
10001 S. WILMOT ROAD, TUCSON, AZ
Manager
JUSTIN MALONEY
10001 S. WILMOT ROAD, TUCSON, AZ
520-404-4464
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC TUCSON APCH AT 520-829-6121.

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About 70AZ

Regional Public Safety Training Academy Heliport (70AZ) is a heliport in Tucson, AZ, at 2,853 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 70AZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 70AZ have a control tower?

No. Regional Public Safety Training Academy Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 70AZ?

Regional Public Safety Training Academy Heliport has 2 runways; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 70AZ?

Regional Public Safety Training Academy Heliport is in Tucson, AZ, at an elevation of 2,853 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.0656, -110.8544.

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