A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport GliderportPrivate

AZ86 · Prescott Valley, AZ · Non-towered

Elevation
4,948 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,500 ft 03/21
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 07:57 PM
EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:13 AM12:13Z
Sunrise05:41 AM12:41Z
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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

DRK 114.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DRK · Drake VORTAC 114.10 · 88X High r083° / 9.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ86 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
AZ86
Coordinates
34.6842, -112.2920
Elevation
4,948 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
SAT-SUN 1000-1800
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1997/12
Distance from city
2 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PRESCOTT SOARING SOCIETY
1049 LUPINE LANE, PRESCOTT, AZ
928-308-2409
Manager
GREG BERGER
1049 LUPINE LANE, PRESCOTT, AZ
928-308-2409
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • WINCH TOW IN USE UP TO 2500 FT.
  • FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.

Contact

  • ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPT LEASE.

Nearby airports

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About AZ86

A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport (AZ86) is a gliderport in Prescott Valley, AZ, at 4,948 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ86, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does AZ86 have a control tower?

No. A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) gliderport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at AZ86?

A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is AZ86?

A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport is in Prescott Valley, AZ, at an elevation of 4,948 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.6842, -112.2920.

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