P52

VFR

COTTONWOOD

COTTONWOOD · ARIZONA

Elev
3,560.3'
Longest RWY
4,250'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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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
4,560.3'
MSL · field 3,560.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF P52

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KP52 280235Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A2993 RMK AO2
Wind
190° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / -9°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,282 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
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

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 5 kt
RWY 14
145°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 145° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,560 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored145° / 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 32
P52 · 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
100LL
Other services
AMB,INSTR,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

  • Gliders and wildlife are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Use very low airspeeds until 1000 feet.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Phoenix Approach at 602-306-2565.Show FAA
  • Repetitive flight training is not authorized from 1800 to 0800 on weekdays and 1800 to 0900 on weekends and holidays. More than four aircraft conducting repetitive flight training in the traffic pattern is not authorized.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 14 and 32. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 14 and 32. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 14/32 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32Runway 32 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 14/32There is a 300 foot paved stopway at both ends of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32There is 12 foot brush 50 to 200 feet from the threshold 120 to 175 feet right of centerline; 15 foot brush 0 to 200 feet from the threshold 60 to 250 feet left of centerline; and a 4 foot berm 30 to 200 feet from the threshold 125 to 250 feet left of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude for helicopters is 4050 feet mean sea level or 500 feet above ground level; for single engine aircraft 4350 feet mean sea level or 800 feet above ground level; for multi-engine aircraft 4550 feet mean sea level or 1000 feet above ground level; for turbine aircraft 5050 feet mean sea level or 1500 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • Call ahead for availability.Show FAA
  • MANAGERIn an emergency, contact police at 928-634-4246.Show FAA

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
4,560.3 ft MSL (1,000 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
190° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

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.

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