Bartlett Dam Heliport HeliportPrivate

AZ51 · Carefree, AZ · Non-towered

Elevation
1,610 ft MSL
Longest runway
30 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 07:48 PM
EventLocal (MST)UTC
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Sunrise05:42 AM12:42Z
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Pilot reports

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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

PXR 115.60 · IWA 113.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PXR · Phoenix VORTAC 115.60 · 103X High r024° / 28.6 NM
IWA · Willie VORTAC 113.30 · 80X Low r349° / 31 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ51 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
AZ51
Coordinates
33.8187, -111.6330
Elevation
1,610 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
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1982/09
Distance from city
14 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SALT RIVER PROJECT
FLIGHT SERVICES, 4636 E MCKELLIPS RD, MESA, AZ
602-236-2253
Manager
JEFF CAMPBELL
4636 E MCKELLIPS RD, MESA, AZ
602-236-8050
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.

Obstructions

  • 300 FT MNT 90 FT N; 50 FT ROCK TRRN ADJ E.

Contact

  • FLT SVCS.

Nearby airports

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About AZ51

Bartlett Dam Heliport (AZ51) is a heliport in Carefree, AZ, at 1,610 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does AZ51 have a control tower?

No. Bartlett Dam Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at AZ51?

Bartlett Dam Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is AZ51?

Bartlett Dam Heliport is in Carefree, AZ, at an elevation of 1,610 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.8187, -111.6330.

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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 AZ51 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.