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Falcon Field traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Falcon Field (FFZ · KFFZ · MSC) is 2,702 ft MSL · 1,308 AGL as published by the FAA, and 22R is charted right traffic.

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Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when KFFZ reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 309°downwind 219°base 129°final 039°45° entry04L22R04R22L

RWY 04LLEFT traffic

Heading
039° mag · 051° true
Dimensions
3,799 × 75 ft
TPA
2,702 ft MSL · 1,308 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
CTAF
124.6
More details — RWY 04L
Threshold elev
1,366 ft
Markings
basic
Threshold crossing height
42 ft
TDZ elevation
1,383 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
04L Left traffic 039° mag 2,702 ft MSL · 1,308 AGL
22R Right traffic 219° mag 2,702 ft MSL · 1,308 AGL
04R Left traffic 039° mag 2,702 ft MSL · 1,308 AGL
22L Left traffic 219° mag 2,702 ft MSL · 1,308 AGL

Pattern altitude is published for KFFZ in the FAA NASR data. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at KFFZ

Falcon Field is towered, working 124.6. Contact the tower before entering the surface area and fly the pattern you are assigned — the directions below are the charted default when no instruction is given.

Watch the right traffic ends here: 22R. A right pattern at a field where the other end is left is the single most common place to end up pointing at opposing traffic. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KFFZ?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 1,308 ft AGL for Falcon Field, which is 2,702 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 1,394 ft.

Does KFFZ have right traffic?

Yes, on one runway end: 22R. Every other end at Falcon Field is standard left traffic.

Do I fly a standard pattern at KFFZ?

Falcon Field is towered (124.6), so the pattern shown here is the charted default — but the controller's instruction overrides it. Expect straight in approaches, base entries and midfield crossings as traffic dictates.

More about KFFZ

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.