Pilots Rest Airport Private

AZ57 · Paulden, AZ · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,450 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,250 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 07:58 PM
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Sunrise05:42 AM12:42Z
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 167°downwind 077°base 347°final 257°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
257° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
5,250 × 75 ft
TPA
5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRVL

Enter the left downwind (heading 077°) on the 45° at 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

DRK 114.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DRK · Drake VORTAC 114.10 · 88X High r339° / 13.9 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ57 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
AZ57
Coordinates
34.9316, -112.5154
Elevation
4,450 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
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
Activated
2000/11
Distance from city
5 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PILOTS REST AIRSTRIP LLC
PO BOX 433, PAULDEN, AZ
661-733-2247
Manager
CAROL FAGAN
PO BOX 433, PAULDEN, AZ
661-733-2247
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

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About AZ57

Pilots Rest Airport (AZ57) is an airport in Paulden, AZ, at 4,450 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ57, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does AZ57 have a control tower?

No. Pilots Rest Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at AZ57?

Pilots Rest Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,250 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is AZ57?

Pilots Rest Airport is in Paulden, AZ, at an elevation of 4,450 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.9316, -112.5154.

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