E68 Estrella Sailport Airport Guide

Before you fly into E68

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,273'

MSL · field 1,273' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 24L

H/W +5 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF E68

E68 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCHD (CHANDLER MUNI) · 20.8 NM away. Conditions at E68 may differ.

METAR · KCHD

Observed 18:47Z

KCHD 271847Z COR 25005G10KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2993

Wind: 250° @ 5G10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / -1°C
Altimeter: 29.93 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,646 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

E68 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPHX (PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL) · 22.3 NM away. Conditions at E68 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KPHX 271738Z 2718/2824 19005KT P6SM SKC FM272000 26010G18KT P6SM SKC FM280500 27005KT P6SM SKC FM280900 11005KT P6SM SKC FM281800 26006KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 20:00Z

Wind: 190° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 6 NM W
VFR sectional: PHOENIX
ARTCC: ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility: PRC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JASON STEPHENS
Phone: 520-568-2318
Address: PO BOX 858, MARICOPA AZ 85239

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC: PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0900-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

250° · 5 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 24L

241°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24L

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06R/24LFavored	61° / 241°	2,520 ft	ASPH	06R R

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

E68 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

E68 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Other services: INSTR,RNTL,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.30

E63·Imperial Flying Service·26.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.16

E60·Bel America·33.4 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.30atE63Imperial Flying Service26.9 nm
Jet A$6.16atE60Bel America33.4 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Obstructions include mountains southwest, north, and northwest. There is a 1-foot berm and a 1-foot ditch 30 feet north of runway 06L/24R.Show FAA
Takeoff is permitted from paved runways only.Show FAA
An aerobatic box is active from 0900 to 1800; it covers one square mile around PXR194023.Show FAA
Powered operations use runways not in use by gliders.Show FAA
Gliders are not equipped with ADS-B.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Phoenix Approach at 602-306-2565.Show FAA
Heavy aircraft with no radio activity.Show FAA
Alert: heavy glider traffic operations without communication within 5 nautical miles.Show FAA
Powered aircraft traffic patterns are south of the runways; glider traffic patterns are north of the runways.Show FAA
The airport is closed at night.Show FAA
All operations require prior permission due to glider activity. Contact the airport manager.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

06RThere is 4-foot brush 117 feet left at the end of runway 06R.Show FAA
24LThere is 5-foot brush 40 feet left and 0 to 20 feet from the end of runway 24L.Show FAA
07Runway 07 is closed indefinitely.Show FAA

Other notes

Frequency 123.3 is available for communication between glider and tow aircraft.Show FAA
INSTRGlider service only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · E68

Answer card

ICAO: E68
Name: ESTRELLA SAILPORT
Location: MARICOPA, ARIZONA
Elevation: 1,273 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,273 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 06R/24L · 2,520 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 0
Magnetic variation: 13°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 24L

Estrella Sailport (E68) sits in Maricopa, Arizona at 1,273 ft MSL. The field has one paved runway, 06R/24L, which is 2,520 ft long. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard traffic pattern planning unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a glider-focused field. All operations require prior permission because of glider activity. The published remarks also say glider service only. Powered aircraft use runways not in use by gliders. Takeoff is permitted from paved runways only. There is no on-field FBO listed, so contact the airport manager before you go. For clearance delivery, Phoenix Approach is listed at 602-306-2565.

There are a few operational items to watch. Runway 07 is closed indefinitely. There is brush near the ends of 06R and 24L. Mountains are noted southwest, north and northwest of the field. An aerobatic box is active from 0900 to 1800 around PXR194023. Gliders are not equipped with ADS-B. If you are planning a first visit, verify current procedures with the airport manager. Expect to coordinate closely with glider traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at E68 Estrella Sailport?

E68 has one paved runway, 06R/24L, that is 2,520 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does Estrella Sailport have a control tower?

No. E68 is non-towered. Use standard CTAF-style self-announce procedures only after you verify the current local operating setup with the airport manager.

Is there an ILS at E68?

No ILS approaches are published for E68. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly in.

What is the pattern altitude at E68?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before arrival.

Can powered aircraft operate at Estrella Sailport?

Yes, but the remarks say powered operations use runways not in use by gliders. All operations require prior permission due to glider activity.

Which runway is closed at E68?

Runway 07 is closed indefinitely. The usable paved runway listed in the facts is 06R/24L.

Are there any special hazards at E68?

Yes. The remarks note mountains southwest, north and northwest of the field. There is also brush near the ends of 06R and 24L. Plan your approach and rollout with that in mind.

Is there an FBO on the field at E68?

No on-field FBO is listed in the facts. Contact the airport manager directly before arrival for current services and access.

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