China Peak Observatory Private
AZ45 · Klondyke, AZ · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 06:48 PM
| Event | Local (MST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:42 AM | 12:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 13:07Z |
| Sunset | 06:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 06:48 PM | 01:48Z |
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Runways
RWY 12LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 120° mag · 132° true
- Dimensions
- 1,650 × 120 ft
- TPA
- 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 300°) on the 45° at 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,500 ft | |
| 04/22 | 3,100 ft | |
| 15/33 | 1,950 ft | |
| 12/30 | 1,650 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for AZ45.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ45 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AZ45
- Coordinates
- 32.7292, -110.2965
- Elevation
- 4,800 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- 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
- 1989/07
- Distance from city
- 7 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
Nearby airports
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About AZ45
China Peak Observatory (AZ45) is an airport in Klondyke, AZ, at 4,800 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 4,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ45, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AZ45 have a control tower?
No. China Peak Observatory is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AZ45?
China Peak Observatory has 4 runways; the longest is 4,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AZ45?
China Peak Observatory is in Klondyke, AZ, at an elevation of 4,800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7292, -110.2965.
More about AZ45
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 AZ45 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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