KSOW

VFR

SHOW LOW RGNL

SHOW LOW · ARIZONA

Elev
6,415.5'
Longest RWY
7,202'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSOW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,215.5'
MSL · field 6,415.5' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +20 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KSOW

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KSOW 272355Z AUTO 22020G28KT 10SM CLR 17/M13 A2998 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 20G28 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / -13°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
8,121 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 E
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 7,216 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
SOW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JACOB ALLEN
Address
3150 AIRPORT LOOP, #100, SHOW LOW AZ 85901

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC
PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • JAN-DEC · 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 20 kt
RWY 22
218°M
Head/Tail
+20 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 218° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,216 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/2566° / 246°7,202 ftASPH25 R
04/22Favored38° / 218°3,938 ftASPH04 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
077,200'7,200'7,200'6,500'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
257,200'7,200'7,200'7,200'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
043,938'3,938'3,938'3,938'
223,938'3,938'3,938'3,938'

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 25
KSOW · 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
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CHTR,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

  • Simultaneous operations on runways 22 and 25 are not authorized.Show FAA
  • Runways 04/22 and 07/25 are not connected by pavement at the approach end of runway 22.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
  • Military traffic operates in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a landing fee for overnight transient and commercial operations.Show FAA
  • There are Part 77 obstructions and a wind sock located in the 7-1 transition surface.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 07 and 25. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 07/25 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours a day.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22The pavement classification number value for runway 04/22 is 65/F/D/Y/T.Show FAA
  • 07/25The pavement classification number value for runway 07/25 is 269/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 04/22Runway 04/22 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07The approach lighting system has a 40 to 1 ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 07.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSOW

Answer card
ICAO
KSOW
Name
SHOW LOW RGNL
Location
SHOW LOW, ARIZONA
Elevation
6,415.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,215.5 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 7,202 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 20 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Show Low Regional Airport sits in Show Low, Arizona. The field elevation is 6,415.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 7,202 ft on runway 07/25. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Runway 07 and runway 25 have REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights that are controlled on CTAF. The pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which puts the traffic pattern at 7,215.5 ft MSL. That matters here because the airport is already high elevation. Expect performance planning to matter on warm days.

The on-field FBO is Show Low Regional Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day. There is a landing fee for overnight transient and commercial operations, so verify the current details with the airport operator before arrival. The published remarks also note military traffic in the vicinity and Part 77 obstructions, including a wind sock in the 7-1 transition surface. Runway 22 and runway 25 simultaneous operations are not authorized. If you need clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSOW?
The pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 7,215.5 ft MSL at Show Low Regional Airport.
Does KSOW have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KSOW. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the longest runway at Show Low Regional Airport?
Runway 07/25 is the longest runway. It is 7,202 ft of asphalt.
Is Show Low Regional Airport towered?
No. KSOW is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which fuel grades are available on the field at KSOW?
The on-field FBO is Show Low Regional Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KSOW?
Yes. The published remarks say self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day.
Are there any runway or traffic restrictions at KSOW?
Yes. Simultaneous operations on runways 22 and 25 are not authorized. Runway 04/22 is also not available for certain Part 121 and Part 380 passenger operations, so verify your operation type before arrival.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into Show Low?
Plan for high-elevation performance. The field sits at 6,415.5 ft MSL. Military traffic is also reported in the vicinity, so keep your scan active and work the pattern carefully.

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