E81

VFR

SUPERIOR MUNI

SUPERIOR · ARIZONA

Elev
2,646'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:55Z
VFR sectional · E81
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Before you fly into E81
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,646'
MSL · field 2,646' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF E81

E81 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIWA (MESA GATEWAY) · 26.6 NM away. Conditions at E81 may differ.

METAR · KIWA

Observed 15:55Z

KIWA 271555Z 18003KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A2996
Wind
180° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,711 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
PRC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TODD PRYOR
Address
PO BOX 218, SUPERIOR AZ 85173

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC
PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
E81 · CHART_SUPP
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Livestock are on the airport.Show FAA
  • For emergencies call police at 520-689-5254.Show FAA
  • Terrain is northeast; mountains and hills are south-southwest to southwest.Show FAA
  • Gate code is 2646.Show FAA
  • Landing uphill to the northeast is recommended.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22There is 12 feet of brush and trees 75 feet from the centerline on both sides; mainly 1000 feet west.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04There is a 4375 feet mean sea level mountain 9000 feet west of runway 04.Show FAA
  • 22Runway 22 has painted rubber tires.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to May 15, 1959.Show FAA
  • 04/22The east 2000 feet of the runway surface is excellent; the west 1000 feet is fair.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E81

Answer card
ICAO
E81
Name
SUPERIOR MUNI
Location
SUPERIOR, ARIZONA
Elevation
2,646 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,646 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Superior Muni is in Superior, Arizona. The field elevation is 2,646 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you plan a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Published remarks matter here. Livestock are on the airport. Terrain rises to the northeast. Mountains and hills are south-southwest to southwest. A 4,375 ft MSL mountain sits about 9,000 ft west of runway 04. The east 2,000 ft of the runway surface is listed as excellent. The west 1,000 ft is fair. Runway 22 has painted rubber tires. Landing uphill to the northeast is recommended.

No on-field FBOs are listed, so fuel and services should be confirmed with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. Clearance delivery is handled through Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. The gate code is 2646. For a first-time arrival, treat this as a terrain-aware airport with no tower and no published ILS. Review the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Superior Muni (E81)?
The field elevation is 2,646 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and density altitude awareness.
Is there a tower at E81 Superior Muni?
No tower is listed. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.7 for local traffic and coordinate your arrival carefully.
Does Superior Muni have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for E81. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Superior Muni?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway should I expect to use at Superior Muni?
The published remarks say landing uphill to the northeast is recommended. The runway surface notes also say the east 2,000 ft is excellent while the west 1,000 ft is fair.
Are there terrain or obstacle issues near E81?
Yes. A 4,375 ft MSL mountain is about 9,000 ft west of runway 04. Terrain is northeast. Mountains and hills are south-southwest to southwest.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Superior Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current service availability.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Superior Muni?
The published remark says to contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the Chart Supplement before flight.

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