Schu Ranch Airport Private
AZ13 · Maricopa, AZ · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 07:52 PM
| Event | Local (MST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:18 AM | 12:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 12:44Z |
| Sunset | 07:26 PM | 02:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:52 PM | 02:52Z |
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Runways
RWY 17RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 170° true
- Dimensions
- 2,000 × 90 ft
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Dirt
Enter the right downwind (heading 350°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
GBN 116.60 · TFD 114.80 · PXR 115.60 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBN · Gila Bend | VORTAC | 116.60 · 113X | High | r065° / 20.2 NM |
| TFD · Stanfield | VORTAC | 114.80 · 95X | High | r281° / 20.3 NM |
| PXR · Phoenix | VORTAC | 115.60 · 103X | High | r200° / 29.4 NM |
| LUF · Luke | TACAN | 113.00 · 77X | — | r161° / 31.7 NM |
| IWA · Willie | VORTAC | 113.30 · 80X | Low | r229° / 35.9 NM |
| BXK · Buckeye | VORTAC | 110.60 · 43X | Low | r120° / 37.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ13 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AZ13
- Coordinates
- 33.0172, -112.2794
- Elevation
- 1,410 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
- FRI-SUN 0800-1800
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/07
- Distance from city
- 12 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC LUKE APCH AT 623-856-7361. IF UNA, CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
Nearby airports
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About AZ13
Schu Ranch Airport (AZ13) is an airport in Maricopa, AZ, at 1,410 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ13, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AZ13 have a control tower?
No. Schu Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AZ13?
Schu Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AZ13?
Schu Ranch Airport is in Maricopa, AZ, at an elevation of 1,410 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.0172, -112.2794.
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