Bartlett Dam HeliportPrivate
AZ51 · Carefree, AZ · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 06:48 PM
| Event | Local (MST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:50 AM | 12:50Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 13:14Z |
| Sunset | 06:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 06:48 PM | 01:48Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
PXR 115.60 · IWA 113.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PXR · Phoenix | VORTAC | 115.60 · 103X | High | r024° / 28.7 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
- 33.8186, -111.6326
- 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
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 (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 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 has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AZ51?
Bartlett Dam is in Carefree, AZ, at an elevation of 1,610 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.8186, -111.6326.
More about AZ51
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.
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