Safford Regional Airport

SAD · KSAD · Safford, AZ · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
3,178 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,007 ft 12/30
Runways
2
Mag var
12E
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 07:41 PM
EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:07 AM12:07Z
Sunrise05:34 AM12:34Z
Sunset07:15 PM02:15Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:41 PM02:41Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:41 PM → 05:07 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:15 PM → 04:34 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 034°downwind 304°base 214°final 124°45° entry12263008

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
124° mag · 136° true
Dimensions
6,007 × 100 ft
TPA
4,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 304°) on the 45° at 4,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
3,166 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
3,167 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 70k, Double wheel 147k, Dual tandem 201k. PCN 45.

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
124.175

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
134.45 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
327.15SILVER CITY RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

SSO 115.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SSO · San Simon VORTAC 115.40 · 101X High r319° / 39.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSAD / SAD
Coordinates
32.8548, -109.6350
Elevation
3,178 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
PHOENIX
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 124.175 · ☎ 928-235-2373
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
PRESCOTT · 122.2, 125.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SAD
Attendance
MON-SAT 0700-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1942/07
Distance from city
3 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 08, 12, 26 & 30; PAPI RWY 08, 12, 26, & 30; MIRL RWY 08/26 & RWY 12/30 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 2-light PAPI (left) · 26: 2-light PAPI (left) · 12: 2-light PAPI (left) · 30: 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)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF SAFFORD
717 MAIN ST, SAFFORD, AZ
928-432-4000
Manager
CAMERON ATKINS
4428 E AVIATION WAY, SAFFORD, AZ
928-432-4235
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • MIL ACT INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4561.
  • LNDG FEE OVR 4000 LB MTOW; MIL/GOV/CHARITY WAIVED OR WITH FUEL PURCHASE.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 08, 12, 26 & 30; PAPI RWY 08, 12, 26, & 30; MIRL RWY 08/26 & RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.

Contact

  • EMERG - 928-432-4237

Attendance

  • AFT HR; CALL OUT FEE - 928-432-4237.
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About KSAD

Safford Regional Airport (SAD · KSAD) is an airport in Safford, AZ, at 3,178 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,007 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSAD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSAD have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KSAD?

Safford Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,007 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSAD?

Safford Regional Airport is in Safford, AZ, at an elevation of 3,178 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.8548, -109.6350.

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