Estrella Sailport Gliderport Gliderport
E68 · Maricopa, AZ · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 07:52 PM
| Event | Local (MST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:17 AM | 12:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 12:44Z |
| Sunset | 07:25 PM | 02:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:52 PM | 02:52Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06C/24C | 1,995 ft | |
| 06L/24R | 1,910 ft | |
| 06R/24L | 2,520 ft | |
| 07/25 | 3,740 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
TFD 114.80 · PXR 115.60 · GBN 116.60 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFD · Stanfield | VORTAC | 114.80 · 95X | High | r301° / 17.5 NM |
| PXR · Phoenix | VORTAC | 115.60 · 103X | High | r193° / 23 NM |
| GBN · Gila Bend | VORTAC | 116.60 · 113X | High | r059° / 27 NM |
| IWA · Willie | VORTAC | 113.30 · 80X | Low | r230° / 28.8 NM |
| LUF · Luke | TACAN | 113.00 · 77X | — | r148° / 29.3 NM |
| BXK · Buckeye | VORTAC | 110.60 · 43X | Low | r109° / 40 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- E68
- Coordinates
- 33.0853, -112.1610
- Elevation
- 1,273 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- PHOENIX
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRESCOTT · 122.2, 125.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- PRC
- Attendance
- ALL 0900-1700
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1969/03
- Distance from city
- 6 W
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
- Other services
- Instruction, Rental, Towing
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 14 notes
General
- OBSTRNS MTNS SW, N & NW. 1 FT BERM & 1 FT DITCH 30 FT NORTH OF RWY 06L/24R.
- PWR ACFT PAT S OF RWYS; GLIDER PAT N OF RWYS.
- PWR OPS USE RWY NOT IN USE BY GLIDERS.
- AEROBATIC BOX ACTV 0900-1800; ONE SQUARE MI ARND PXR194023.
- HVY NO RADIO ACT.
- TKOFF PAVED RWY ONLY.
- ALERT: HVY GLIDER TFC OPS WO COM WI 5 NM.
- ALL OPS PPR DUE TO GLIDER ACT - AMGR.
- ARPT CLSD AT NIGHT.
- FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
- GLIDERS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ADS-B
Runways
- CLSD INDEFLY.
Obstructions
- 4 FT BRUSH 117 FT L AT RWY END.
- 5 FT BRUSH 40 FT L & 0-20 FT RWY END.
Nearby airports
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About E68
Estrella Sailport Gliderport (E68) is a gliderport in Maricopa, AZ, at 1,273 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 3,740 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for E68, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does E68 have a control tower?
No. Estrella Sailport Gliderport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) gliderport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at E68?
Estrella Sailport Gliderport has 4 runways; the longest is 3,740 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is E68?
Estrella Sailport Gliderport is in Maricopa, AZ, at an elevation of 1,273 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.0853, -112.1610.
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