KCHD

VFR

CHANDLER MUNI

CHANDLER · ARIZONA

Elev
1,243.4'
Longest RWY
4,870'04R/22L
Tower
06:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:47Z
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Before you fly into KCHD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,300.4'
MSL · field 1,243.4' + 1,057 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22L
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KCHD

Current METAR

Observed 17:47Z

KCHD 271747Z 22008KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A2995
Wind
220° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,345 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
Pattern altitude
1,057 ft AGL · 2,300 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
CHD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN REEVES
Address
CHANDLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, MS 802, PO BOX 4008, CHANDLER AZ 85244

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC
PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0500-1700
  • SAT-SUN · 0500-1530

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 8 kt
RWY 22L
218°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22L · 218° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,300 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04R/22LFavored38° / 218°4,870 ftASPH04R R
04L/22R38° / 218°4,401 ftASPH22R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04RPAPI 4-box left(3°)
22LPAPI 4-box left(3°)
04LPAPI 4-box left(3.5°)
22RPAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 04R
KCHD · 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/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • There are 135 foot lighted power poles and lines north-south 1.5 miles west.Show FAA
  • When the tower is closed, for clearance delivery contact Phoenix Approach at 602-306-2565.Show FAA
  • Avoid overflight of the high school located 2 nautical miles southwest.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A between taxiways D and F is not visible from the tower.Show FAA
  • General aviation transient fixed wing parking boxes are in front of the terminal.Show FAA
  • Hops are on taxiway C; Charlie pattern is for helicopter training.Show FAA
  • There are 135 foot unlighted power poles and lines east-west 1 mile south.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Parallel runways have staggered approach ends.Show FAA
  • Transient helicopter parking and passenger pickup are on the north side by taxiway N.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the PAPI for runways 04L, 04R, 22L, and 22R; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 04R/22L and 04L/22R and controlled by CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 4R and 22L on a consolidated basis.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04L/22RRunway 4L is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 04R/22LRunway 4R is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22LShort approach is not authorized for runway 22L.Show FAA
  • 22RThere is an 85-foot antenna one quarter mile north of the threshold of runway 22R.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 2300 feet MSL for fixed wing and 1900 feet MSL for rotorwing.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCHD

Answer card
ICAO
KCHD
Name
CHANDLER MUNI
Location
CHANDLER, ARIZONA
Elevation
1,243.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,300.4 ft MSL (1,057 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04R/22L · 4,870 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22L

Chandler Muni sits in Chandler, Arizona. The field elevation is 1,243.4 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 4,870 ft on 04R/22L. The airport is towered from 0600 to 2100. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 2,300.4 ft MSL for fixed wing. That is 1,057 ft AGL. Rotorwing pattern altitude is 1,900 ft MSL. Chandler Air Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call them at (480) 963-6420 for current service details.

A few local items matter here. Runway 4L is the calm wind runway. The parallel runways have staggered approach ends. There are 135 ft lighted power poles and lines 1.5 miles west of the field. An 85 ft antenna sits one quarter mile north of the 22R threshold. Birds and wildlife are reported on and near the airport. When the tower is closed, use the PAPI for 04L, 04R, 22L and 22R. Medium intensity runway lights are available on both runways and are controlled by CTAF. For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Phoenix Approach. Avoid overflight of the high school 2 NM southwest.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCHD for fixed wing traffic?
The published fixed wing pattern altitude is 2,300.4 ft MSL. That equals 1,057 ft AGL.
What are the tower hours at Chandler Muni?
The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2100.
Does KCHD have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KCHD. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at KCHD?
Runway 4L is the calm wind runway. The field also has 04R/22L. That runway is the longer one at 4,870 ft.
What FBO is on the field at KCHD?
Chandler Air Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about night operations when the tower is closed at KCHD?
When the tower is closed, activate the PAPI for 04L, 04R, 22L and 22R. Medium intensity runway lights are available on both runways. They are controlled by CTAF.
Are there any obstacles or local hazards to watch for at KCHD?
Yes. Published remarks mention 135 ft lighted power poles and lines 1.5 miles west of the field. There is also an 85 ft antenna one quarter mile north of the 22R threshold.
Who do I call for clearance delivery after tower hours at KCHD?
When the tower is closed, contact Phoenix Approach at 602-306-2565 for clearance delivery.

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