Bagdad Airport

E51 · BGT · Bagdad, AZ · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,196 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,575 ft 05/23
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 07:59 PM
EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:18 AM12:18Z
Sunrise05:45 AM12:45Z
Sunset07:32 PM02:32Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:59 PM02:59Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:59 PM → 05:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:32 PM → 04:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 145°downwind 055°base 325°final 235°45° entry2305

RWY 23LEFT traffic

Heading
235° mag · 248° true
Dimensions
4,575 × 60 ft
TPA
5,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 055°) on the 45° at 5,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 23
Threshold elev
4,187 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Fence, 2 ft, 240 ft from threshold, 125 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear

Condition: Good. Weight bearing: Single wheel 4k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

“Bagdad”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
122.5

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

DRK 114.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DRK · Drake VORTAC 114.10 · 88X High r245° / 34.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
E51 / BGT
Coordinates
34.5928, -113.1720
Elevation
4,196 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
PHOENIX
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
PRESCOTT · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Prescott Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
PRC
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1950/06
Distance from city
2 NE

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
YAVAPAI COUNTY
1100 COMMERCE DR, PRESCOTT, AZ
928-771-3183
Manager
MIKE ECKEL
1100 COMMERCE DRIVE, PRESCOTT, AZ
928-771-3183
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • UNUSBL AIR CURRENT INVOF APRT; SPCLY RWY 23 APCH END.
  • MTS E, NE, NW ABV PART 77 CONICAL SFDC.
  • LCTD ON MESA.

Obstructions

  • +2-4 FT BRUSH 90-200 FT FM THR 60-125 FT R OF CNTRLN. +4-8 FT BRUSH 0-200 FT FM THR 60-125 FT L OF CNTRLN.

Contact

  • EMERG - SHERIFF 928-771-3260.

Nearby airports

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About E51

Bagdad Airport (E51 · BGT) is an airport in Bagdad, AZ, at 4,196 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,575 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for E51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does E51 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at E51?

Bagdad Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,575 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is E51?

Bagdad Airport is in Bagdad, AZ, at an elevation of 4,196 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.5928, -113.1720.

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