Z95 Cibecue Airport | Cibecue, Arizona

Before you fly into Z95

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

6,037'

MSL · field 5,037' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF Z95

Z95 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSOW (SHOW LOW RGNL) · 26.9 NM away. Conditions at Z95 may differ.

METAR · KSOW

Observed 22:35Z

KSOW 272235Z AUTO 20020G26KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A2998 RMK AO2

Wind: 200° @ 20G26 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / -10°C
Altimeter: 29.98 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 6,531 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Z95 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KINW (WINSLOW-LINDBERGH RGNL) · 62.7 NM away. Conditions at Z95 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 21:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KINW 272106Z 2721/2818 24020G30KT P6SM FEW250 FM280300 21010KT P6SM FEW250 FM281100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

27 21:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 240° at 20 kt gusting 30 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 4 NM SE
VFR sectional: PHOENIX
ARTCC: ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility: PRC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: LAREESA SANCHEZ
Phone: 928-338-5155
Address: P.O. BOX 1710, WHITERIVER AZ 85941

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC: PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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200° · 20 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

Z95 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

Z95 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.60

KTYL·Ray's Aircraft Services·31.5 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.60atKTYLRay's Aircraft Services31.5 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Airport gates are locked; contact the airport manager.Show FAA
Fire fighting aircraft are in the vicinity of the airport from April through September.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
Daytime use only; mountains are north and east.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

07/25Landing on runway 07 and takeoff on runway 25 are recommended; there is a 1.5 to 2 percent upslope to the northeast.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

25There are small hills south of runway 25 and a 35-foot tank located 200 feet left of the centerline at the runway end.Show FAA
07There are small hills on both sides of runway 07.Show FAA

Other notes

Provided the landing area is operated for public use, visual flight rules operations only are permitted and the sponsor shall ensure obstruction-free routes of ingress and egress.Show FAA
07/25The runway surface consists of loose rock, ruts, and brush.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Z95

Answer card

ICAO: Z95
Name: CIBECUE
Location: CIBECUE, ARIZONA
Elevation: 5,037 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 6,037 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 12°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 200° at 20 kt
Favored runway now: –

Cibecue Airport sits in Cibecue, Arizona at 5,037 ft MSL. It is a high-elevation field with no runways listed in the current facts. There is no tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published remarks matter here. Use this field in daytime only. Mountains are north and east. Fire fighting aircraft may be operating nearby from April through September. Airport gates are locked. Contact the airport manager before you go. Clearance delivery is handled through Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.

The remarks also show a runway environment that is rough. The listed surface is loose rock, ruts and brush. The published notes mention a 1.5 to 2 percent upslope to the northeast. They also call out small hills south of runway 25, small hills on both sides of runway 07 and a 35-foot tank about 200 feet left of the centerline at the runway end. Visual flight rules operations only are permitted. For a first-time pilot, this is a field to verify carefully before arrival. Expect terrain and surface limitations rather than normal paved-airport operations. Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Z95 Cibecue?

The field elevation is 5,037 ft MSL. Plan for high-density-altitude performance and verify takeoff and landing distance carefully before you go.

Is Z95 Cibecue towered?

No. The airport has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

Does Z95 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for Z95. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach notes before flying in.

What is the pattern altitude at Z95 Cibecue?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Can you fly into Z95 at night?

The published remarks say daytime use only. Treat that as a hard stop. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning any night operation.

What runway should I plan for at Z95?

The remarks recommend landing on runway 07 and taking off on runway 25. They also note a 1.5 to 2 percent upslope to the northeast, so review the terrain and surface before committing.

What hazards should I expect at Z95 Cibecue?

Expect mountains north and east. The remarks also mention small hills south of runway 25, small hills on both sides of runway 07 and a 35-foot tank about 200 feet left of the centerline at the runway end.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery or airport access at Z95?

For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. The airport gates are locked, so contact the airport manager before arrival.

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