KPAN

VFR

PAYSON

PAYSON · ARIZONA

Elev
5,160.4'
Longest RWY
5,504'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPAN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,160.4'
MSL · field 5,160.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KPAN

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KPAN 272355Z AUTO 25007G17KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A2999 RMK AO2
Wind
250° @ 7G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / -9°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,552 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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
PRC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DENNIS DUEKER
Address
806 W. AIRPORT RD, PAYSON AZ 85541

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC
PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1600
  • SAT-SUN · 0700-1100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 7 kt
RWY 24
244°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 244° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 6,160 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored64° / 244°5,504 ftASPH24 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 2-box right(3°)
24PAPI 2-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 24
KPAN · 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+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • Airport campground is near Bravo ramp.Show FAA
  • Self-service credit card fuel is available at the west end; follow signs or call 928-970-0887.Show FAA
  • Departure noise abatement procedure is in effect; turn north 30 degrees for 2 nautical miles. Arrival and departure below 1000 feet over the town is not authorized.Show FAA
  • There are 150-foot blast pads on runways 06 and 24.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, the runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 06 and 24. The precision approach path indicator is on runway 06. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 06 and 24 and controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 06 and 24 are preset to low intensity; increase intensity on CTAF. The precision approach path indicator on runway 24 operates continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24Runway 24 is calm wind runway when wind is less than 5 knots.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24There is 3-foot brush 180 feet from the runway across the threshold; 2-foot brush 20 to 170 feet from the threshold 80 to 125 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 06There is a 2 to 4 foot berm 0 to 150 feet from the threshold 85 to 125 feet left of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude is 1043 feet for propeller engine aircraft, 1543 feet for jet, multi-engine, and large engine aircraft, and 543 feet for helicopters.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPAN

Answer card
ICAO
KPAN
Name
PAYSON
Location
PAYSON, ARIZONA
Elevation
5,160.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,160.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 5,504 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

KPAN is in Payson, Arizona. The field elevation is 5,160.4 ft MSL. It has one asphalt runway, 06/24, at 5,504 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not standard across all aircraft. Use 1,043 ft AGL for propeller aircraft. Use 1,543 ft AGL for jets, multi-engine and large engine aircraft. Use 543 ft AGL for helicopters. That matters here because the airport sits high enough that performance planning deserves attention. That is especially true on warm days.

MPG East is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve credit card fuel is available at the west end. The published remarks also note an airport campground near the Bravo ramp. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF from dusk to dawn. The runway end identifier lights are active on 06 and 24. The PAPI on 06 is available. The PAPI on 24 operates continuously.

For first-time arrivals, pay close attention to the departure noise abatement. Turn north 30 degrees for 2 NM after takeoff. Arrival and departure below 1,000 ft over town is not authorized. There are also published obstructions near both thresholds. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. Brief the runway and terrain picture before descent.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPAN for prop, jet and helicopter traffic?
The published pattern altitude is 1,043 ft AGL for propeller aircraft. It is 1,543 ft AGL for jets, multi-engine and large engine aircraft. Helicopters use 543 ft AGL.
Does Payson Airport have a tower?
No. KPAN is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic and runway lighting control.
Is there an ILS at KPAN?
No ILS approaches are published for KPAN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
Which runway is longest at KPAN?
Runway 06/24 is the only runway. It is 5,504 ft long and asphalt. The runway headings listed in the facts are magnetic.
What fuel is available on the field at KPAN?
MPG East is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve credit card fuel is also available at the west end.
What are the runway lighting details at KPAN?
Runway end identifier lights are active on 06 and 24 from dusk to dawn. The medium intensity runway lights are pilot-controlled on CTAF. The PAPI on runway 06 is available. The PAPI on runway 24 operates continuously.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KPAN?
Yes. The published departure procedure calls for a turn north 30 degrees for 2 NM. Arrival and departure below 1,000 ft over town is not authorized.
Are there runway obstructions or threshold issues at KPAN?
Yes. Runway 24 has brush near the threshold area. Runway 06 has a low berm near the threshold area. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement and plan your landing distance with that in mind.

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