Hidden Valley Airport Private
AZ43 · 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 | 05:17 AM | 12:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 12:44Z |
| Sunset | 07:25 PM | 02:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:52 PM | 02:52Z |
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Runways
RWY 26RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 260° true
- Dimensions
- 2,650 × 50 ft
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
Enter the right downwind (heading 080°) on the 45° at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 26
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,650 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TFD 114.80 · PXR 115.60 · GBN 116.60 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFD · Stanfield | VORTAC | 114.80 · 95X | High | r295° / 16.7 NM |
| PXR · Phoenix | VORTAC | 115.60 · 103X | High | r192° / 24.9 NM |
| GBN · Gila Bend | VORTAC | 116.60 · 113X | High | r063° / 25.9 NM |
| IWA · Willie | VORTAC | 113.30 · 80X | Low | r227° / 30.2 NM |
| LUF · Luke | TACAN | 113.00 · 77X | — | r150° / 30.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ43 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AZ43
- Coordinates
- 33.0540, -112.1735
- Elevation
- 1,245 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/11
- Distance from city
- 6 W
Activity & hazards NASR
- Parachute jumping — to 13,500 ft MSL · DAILY 0700-2000
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- CONTACT FSS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF WHEN OPERATING INVOF MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES AND REMAIN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
- HIGH INTENSITY SKYDIVING OPS 13500 FT AND BLW.
- STAY CLEAR 3 NM WHEN IN OPERATION CONTACT 122.9 FOR ADVISORIES.
- FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
Nearby airports
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About AZ43
Hidden Valley Airport (AZ43) is an airport in Maricopa, AZ, at 1,245 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ43, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AZ43 have a control tower?
No. Hidden Valley Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AZ43?
Hidden Valley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,650 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AZ43?
Hidden Valley Airport is in Maricopa, AZ, at an elevation of 1,245 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.0540, -112.1735.
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