Jeppesen Ranch HeliportPrivate
AZ87 · Chandler, AZ · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 06:49 PM
| Event | Local (MST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:51 AM | 12:51Z |
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | 13:15Z |
| Sunset | 06:24 PM | 01:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 06:49 PM | 01:49Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 80 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
IWA 113.30 · PXR 115.60 · TFD 114.80 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWA · Willie | VORTAC | 113.30 · 80X | Low | r233° / 11.1 NM |
| PXR · Phoenix | VORTAC | 115.60 · 103X | High | r143° / 13.7 NM |
| TFD · Stanfield | VORTAC | 114.80 · 95X | High | r356° / 20.7 NM |
| LUF · Luke | TACAN | 113.00 · 77X | — | r115° / 32.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AZ87 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AZ87
- Coordinates
- 33.2276, -111.8535
- Elevation
- 1,203 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Distance from city
- 5 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
Obstructions
- 25' TREES 60' FROM PAD.
Nearby airports
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About AZ87
Jeppesen Ranch (AZ87) is a heliport in Chandler, AZ, at 1,203 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 80 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AZ87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AZ87 have a control tower?
No. Jeppesen Ranch is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AZ87?
Jeppesen Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 80 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AZ87?
Jeppesen Ranch is in Chandler, AZ, at an elevation of 1,203 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.2276, -111.8535.
More about AZ87
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 AZ87 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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