P52

VFR

COTTONWOOD

COTTONWOOD · ARIZONA

Elev
3,560.3'
Longest RWY
4,250'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of P52 COTTONWOOD showing runway layout — runways 14/32
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into P52
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,360.3'
MSL · field 3,560.3' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF P52

Current METAR

Observed 03:15Z

KP52 120315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/M01 A2988 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
33°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,624 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 SW
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 4,360 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
PRC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROD PROPST
Address
1001 W MINGUS AVE, COTTONWOOD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, COTTONWOOD AZ 86326

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC
PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 14
145°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 145° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,360 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32145° / 325°4,250 ftASPH32 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(3°)
32PAPI 2-box left(3.6°)8', brush, 201' from thr, 144' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of P52 COTTONWOOD in COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 32
P52 · IAP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Other services
AMB

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

  • GLIDERS & WILDLIFE INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
  • TGL OPS NA 1800-0800 WKDAY & 1800-0900 WKEND & HOL. MORE THAN THREE ACFT CONDUCTING TGL OPS IN PAT NA.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 14 & 32; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLH24 WITH CREDIT CARD.

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32RWY 32 CALM WIND RWY.
  • 14/32300 FT PAVED STWY BOTH ENDS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 3212 FT BRUSH 50-200 FT FM THR 120-175 FT R OF CNTRLN; 15 FT BRUSH 0-200 FT FM THR 60-250 FT L OF CNTRLN; 4 FT BERM 30-200 FT FM THR 125-250 FT L OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • TPA: 800 FT AGL SINGLE ENG.
  • CALL AHEAD FOR AVBL.
  • MANAGEREMERG - POLICE 928-634-4246.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · P52

Answer card
ICAO
P52
Name
COTTONWOOD
Location
COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA
Elevation
3,560.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,360.3 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 4,250 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Cottonwood Airport (P52) sits in Cottonwood, Arizona at 3,560.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 14/32, which is 4,250 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Phoenix Approach handles clearance delivery and approach or departure services on 126.375 and 236.775. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not standard in the FAA data for this field. Use the current Chart Supplement before you go. The remarks do publish helicopter, single-engine, multi-engine and turbine pattern altitudes. For single-engine aircraft, the published pattern altitude is 4,350 ft MSL or 800 ft AGL. Runway 32 is the calm wind runway. Rwy 14 and 32 have REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. There is also a 300 ft paved stopway at both ends.

Cottonwood Airport has one on-field FBO, Cottonwood Airport. It carries 100LL. 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. The remarks also note gliders and wildlife in the vicinity. There is brush and a small berm near the 32 threshold. Use very low airspeeds until 1,000 ft. Repetitive flight training is restricted during late evening and overnight periods on weekdays. It is also restricted on weekends and holidays. Call ahead for availability before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at P52 Cottonwood Airport?
The published pattern altitude for single-engine aircraft is 4,350 ft MSL. That is 800 ft AGL. Helicopters, multi-engine aircraft and turbine aircraft have different published pattern altitudes in the Chart Supplement.
Does Cottonwood Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for P52. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before filing or planning IFR.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at P52?
Runway 32 is the calm wind runway. The field has one runway, 14/32, with a length of 4,250 ft.
Is Cottonwood Airport towered?
No. P52 has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
What fuel is available at Cottonwood Airport?
The on-field FBO is Cottonwood Airport. It carries 100LL. The remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card.
What should I know about runway 32 at P52?
The published remarks note brush and a small berm near the 32 threshold. The runway also has a 300 ft paved stopway at both ends.
Are there any training restrictions at Cottonwood Airport?
Yes. Repetitive flight training is not authorized from 1800 to 0800 on weekdays. It is not authorized from 1800 to 0900 on weekends and holidays. More than four aircraft in repetitive pattern work is also not authorized.
How do I get clearance delivery at Cottonwood Airport?
The published remark says to contact Phoenix Approach at 602-306-2565 for clearance delivery. Use the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with ATC as needed.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into P52 with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial