KAVQ

VFR

MARANA RGNL

MARANA · ARIZONA

Elev
2,031.5'
Longest RWY
6,901'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KAVQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,031.5'
MSL · field 2,031.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +6 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KAVQ

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KAVQ 272115Z AUTO 28007KT 240V320 10SM CLR 27/M04 A2989 RMK AO2
Wind
280° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,996 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
15 NM NW
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
PRC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GALEN BEEM
Address
11700 W. AVRA VALLEY RD, #91, TOWN OF MARANA, MARANA AZ 85653

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC
PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1730

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 7 kt
RWY 30
303°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 303° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 3,032 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored123° / 303°6,901 ftASPH30 R
03/2133° / 213°3,892 ftASPH03 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 4-box left(3.06°)
30PAPI 4-box left(3.41°)
03PAPI 2-box left(2.91°)15', road, 200' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 0
21PAPI 2-box left(2.91°)13', brush, 225' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 1

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 03
KAVQ · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR,PAJA,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • File a flight plan and obtain prior permission required within 5 nautical miles from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Helicopter landings are permitted on the helicopter pad only. Fuel and terminal ramp landings are not authorized.Show FAA
  • Aerobatic activity occurs 2 miles southeast from the surface to 7000 feet mean sea level. High and low level parachute training occurs in the northwest quadrant.Show FAA
  • Self-service credit card fuel is available 24 hours a day. After hours call out fee is 520-730-4318.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Tucson Approach at 520-829-6121.Show FAA
  • Preferred traffic pattern altitude is 3000 feet mean sea level for light aircraft and 3500 feet mean sea level for heavy aircraft.Show FAA
  • Hot air balloon operations are not authorized.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 12 and 30. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 03/21 and 12/30 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators on runways 03, 12, 21, and 30 are on continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30Runway 12 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 21The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 7.0 nautical miles due to terrain at runway 21.Show FAA
  • 30The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 3.5 nautical miles due to terrain at runway 30.Show FAA
  • 03Approach slope ratio is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 03.Show FAA

Other notes

  • For availability call 520-682-2999.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport manager phone number is 520-382-2607.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAVQ

Answer card
ICAO
KAVQ
Name
MARANA RGNL
Location
MARANA, ARIZONA
Elevation
2,031.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,031.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 6,901 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Marana Rgnl sits in Marana, Arizona, northwest of Tucson. Field elevation is 2,031.5 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 6,901 ft on runway 12/30. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. The Chart Supplement lists a preferred traffic pattern altitude of 3,000 ft MSL for light aircraft. Heavy aircraft use 3,500 ft MSL.

Tucson Aeroservice Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Self-serve credit card fuel is available 24 hours a day. If you need after-hours fuel, call the number in the Chart Supplement before you go. The field also has a few operational points worth planning around. Runway 12 is the calm wind runway. PAPI on runway 21 is unusable beyond 7 NM because of terrain. PAPI on runway 30 is unusable beyond 3.5 NM because of terrain. Runway 03 has a 50:1 slope to the displaced threshold. The airport also has published activity nearby from aerobatics, parachute training and balloon operations are not authorized.

For a first-time arrival, treat this as a high-desert airport with a busy mix of local activity. File a flight plan and get prior permission within 5 NM of the airport manager. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAVQ?
The Chart Supplement lists a preferred traffic pattern altitude of 3,000 ft MSL for light aircraft. Heavy aircraft use 3,500 ft MSL.
Is KAVQ towered?
No. KAVQ has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic calls.
What runways are available at Marana Rgnl?
KAVQ has two asphalt runways. Runway 12/30 is the longest at 6,901 ft. Runway 03/21 is 3,892 ft.
Does KAVQ have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KAVQ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at KAVQ?
Tucson Aeroservice Center is on field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (520) 682-2999 for availability.
Is self-serve fuel available at KAVQ?
Yes. The published remarks say self-service credit card fuel is available 24 hours a day. After-hours call out fees are listed in the Chart Supplement.
What should I know about terrain and visual approaches at KAVQ?
Runway 21 has a PAPI limit beyond 7 NM because of terrain. Runway 30 has a PAPI limit beyond 3.5 NM because of terrain. Plan your descent and visual setup with that in mind.
Are there special operating restrictions at KAVQ?
Yes. File a flight plan and obtain prior permission within 5 NM of the airport manager. Helicopter landings are limited to the helicopter pad only. Fuel and terminal ramp landings are not authorized.

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