Payson Airport

PAN · KPAN · PJB · Payson, AZ · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
5,160 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,504 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
12E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 07:51 PM
EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:11 AM12:11Z
Sunrise05:38 AM12:38Z
Sunset07:24 PM02:24Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:51 PM02:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:51 PM → 05:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:24 PM → 04:38 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 334°downwind 064°base 154°final 244°45° entry2406

RWY 24RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
244° mag · 256° true
Dimensions
5,504 × 75 ft
TPA
6,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 064°) on the 45° at 6,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Threshold elev
5,160 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
5,160 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 50k, Dual tandem 100k.

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

Before taxi

“Cottonwood”
ASOS/AWOS
119.325

Taxi & takeoff

“Cottonwood”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.3 127.675 LOW
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
116.35/110YPAN DME
306.2WINSLOW RCAG (LOW)

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KPAN / PJB
Coordinates
34.2568, -111.3390
Elevation
5,160 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
PHOENIX
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.325 · ☎ 928-472-4260
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
PRESCOTT · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
PRC
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1600; SAT-SUN 0700-1100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1964/05
Distance from city
1 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
DUSK-DAWN: ACTVT REIL RWY 06 & 24; PAPI RWY 06; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 06/24 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST- CTAF. PAPI RWY 24 OPR CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 2-light PAPI (right) · 24: 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, Jet A (additive)
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air ambulance, Avionics, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TOWN OF PAYSON
303 N BEELINE HIGHWAY, PAYSON, AZ
928-474-5242
Manager
DENNIS DUEKER
806 W. AIRPORT RD, PAYSON, AZ
928--978-6684
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • DEP NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT; TURN N 30 DEG FOR 2 NM. ARR/DEP BLW 1000 FT OVR TOWN NA.
  • SELF SVC CREDIT CARD FUEL W END; FOLLOW SIGNS - 928-970-0887.
  • 150 FT BLAST PADS RWY 06 & 24.
  • ARPT CAMPGROUND NEAR BRAVO RAMP.

Runways

  • RWY 24 CALM WIND RWY LESS THAN 5 KTS.

Lighting

  • DUSK-DAWN: ACTVT REIL RWY 06 & 24; PAPI RWY 06; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 06/24 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST- CTAF. PAPI RWY 24 OPR CONSLY.

Obstructions

  • 2-4 FT BERM 0-150 FT FM THR 85-125 FT L OF CNTRLN.
  • 3 FT BRUSH 180 FT FM RWY ACRS THR; 2 FT BRUSH 20-170 FT FM THR 80-125 FT L OF CNTRLN.
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About KPAN

Payson Airport (PAN · KPAN · PJB) is an airport in Payson, AZ, at 5,160 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,504 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KPAN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KPAN have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KPAN?

Payson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,504 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KPAN?

Payson Airport is in Payson, AZ, at an elevation of 5,160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.2568, -111.3390.

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