Marana Regional

AVQ · KAVQ · Marana, AZ · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,032 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,901 ft 12/30
Runways
2
Mag var
12E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 06:52 PM
EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:46 AM12:46Z
Sunrise06:10 AM13:10Z
Sunset06:27 PM01:27Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
06:52 PM01:52Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
06:52 PM → 05:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:27 PM → 05:10 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 034°downwind 304°base 214°final 124°45° entry12213003

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
124° mag · 136° true
Dimensions
6,901 × 100 ft
TPA
3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3.06°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 304°) on the 45° at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
2,011 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
45 ft
TDZ elevation
2,022 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 75k, Double wheel 100k, Dual tandem 300k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.375

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Departure & arrival

“Tucson”
App/Dep
119.4

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
318.1APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

DMA 117.60 · TUS 116.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DMA · Davis Monthan TACAN 117.60 · 123X r302° / 22.8 NM
TUS · Tucson VORTAC 116.00 · 107X High r309° / 24.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KAVQ / AVQ
Coordinates
32.4096, -111.2184
Elevation
2,032 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
PHOENIX
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.375 · ☎ 520-682-1397
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
PRESCOTT · 122.2, 125.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
PRC
Attendance
ALL 0700-1730
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
15 NW

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 17,999 ft MSL · CONTINUOUS
  • Aerobatic Practice — to 5000AGL · SUNRISE TO SUNSET.

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 03/21 & 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03, 12, 21 & 30 ON CONSLY. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 12: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30: 4-light PAPI (left) · 03: 2-light PAPI (left) · 21: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Fuel available
100LL, A++
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Parachute ops, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TOWN OF MARANA
11555 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, MARANA, AZ
520-382-1999
Manager
GALEN BEEM
11700 W. AVRA VALLEY RD, #91, TOWN OF MARANA, MARANA, AZ
520-382-8053
Remarks FAA · 13 notes

General

  • AEROBATIC ACT 2 MI SE SFC-7000 FT MSL; HIGH & LOW LEVEL PRCHT TRNG NW QUAD.
  • HEL LND SE HELIPAD ONLY; FUEL & TERM RAMP LNDG NA.
  • FOR CD CTC TUCSON APCH AT 520-829-6121.
  • PREF TFC PAT ALT 3000 FT MSL, LIGHT ACFT; 3500 FT MSL, HEAVY ACFT.
  • FRMN FLT PPR WI 5 NM - AMGR.
  • SELF SVC CREDIT CARD FUEL H24. AFT HR CALL OUT FEE - 520-730-4318.
  • HOT AIR BALLON OPS NA.

Runways

  • RWY 12 CALM WIND RWY.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7.0 NM DUE TO TRRN.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 3.5 NM DUE TO TRRN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 03/21 & 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03, 12, 21 & 30 ON CONSLY.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DTHR.

Contact

  • 520-382-2607
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About KAVQ

Marana Regional (AVQ · KAVQ) is an airport in Marana, AZ, at 2,032 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,901 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAVQ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAVQ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KAVQ?

Marana Regional has 2 runways; the longest is 6,901 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAVQ?

Marana Regional is in Marana, AZ, at an elevation of 2,032 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.4096, -111.2184.

More about KAVQ

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