Not quite the same location as the old dedicated airfield to the west, but in a way this resort continues to have aviation facilities in the 21st century. Pretty neat.
I Flew Here On A Flight From SFO To Yuma With A Layover In Phoenix, Yuma Is A Very Awesome Town For Vacationing, And It's Airport Is Not Bad For A 90,000 Person Desert Town.
Visible on the old topo maps available in CalTopo, and the eastern half of the runway is clearly visible running due east from the modern-day Lone Butte Casino.
Shows up on 1970s-era topo maps and old runway still visible on satellite, but very little info available. Any further information on this obscure landing strip would be appreciated.
PIma County Sheriff's Department airborne operations seem to have moved completely to KTUS -- sensible, PCSO HQ being basically sandwiched between the flight paths of KTUS and KDMA probably made this location untenable in the long run.
Since all the FAA databases seem to be 10-12 years behind on heliports, it's probably a good idea to leave this up here so people *know* it's closed, instead of removing this and leaving only the inaccurate, old information online on other sites as Google hits. Also, it was inaccurately plotted to begin with (protip: always cross-check owner addresses on heliport listings!).
This is actually the 1930s Salome CAA Intermediate Field, resurrected in the late 2010s as an emergency airfield for GA pilots! Neat to see what was effectively a forgotten archaeological site return to current use.
When I was here in the oughts, it primarily housed AH-64Ds for US ANG and Singapore AF units -- the Singaporeans train here as there's not exactly a ton of room to have a training base out in Singapore.
I used to ride my bike here as a kid in the late 80s/early 90s to see the old Biegert Aviation C-130s come in. Sad to see this airport fall into disuse and disrepair. Those DC-6s and hangars deserved so much better than to be turned into tinder for meth heads.
Funny I was coming on here to testify about my experience about MEDALLION and how their team got it done for me regarding my low credit and debts, but seeing all these other persons also enjoying his service and talking about him I have nothing to say. Iβm short of words. Amazing company. MEDALLION CREDIT GROUP AT GMAIL DOT COM.
On 4/14/16 I caught the yellow cab vehicle #494. I informed the driver that I come here often for work. Please do not try to scam me. That is the history of yellow cab and my experience at this airport. What usually cost me $50. Was already close to $70 and we still were not there. I went on the north side where all you have to do is get on the freeway and it takes me straight to my job. Usually get there in 20 to 25 minutes. He did all this extra driving around the entire airport. He went through the mountain which I have never been through in over a year that I have been coming here. This guy is a rip off. I did not allow him to rip me off. But I am sure he has done it to other. I called discount cab to return to the airport. It was a pleasant trip. I feel we should have a selection on which cab we want to use. Yellow cab drivers are a rip off. I will never get in his cab again.
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Chandler Air Service is owned and operated by Diana Walkup and her husband. She did not like the fact that my husband objected to the $12 per night tie down service (which equates to more than a hangar rental) when we spoke with the FBO lineman, so she called the Chandler police. She was not even a witness to our conversation with the lineman, but simply didn't like the fact that he complained. She did, however, wait until AFTER we had purchased $700 in fuel and paid for the several days of tie down before she made the complaint and had us served with a Trespass Notice - attempting to ban us from the airport for a year (not that it is even legal for her to do so). She acted with deceit and malice. This FBO should be avoided at all costs.
I arrived in TUS late Saturday night on a delayed United Airlines flight. I suspect we were the last flight in. The airport was mostly empty, aside from a few cleaners, security staff, etc., but there were still a lot of taxis waiting outside at the queue, which was a relief.
Sky Harbor is a good and nice Airport, but one thing is don't leave anything behind! I forgot something that was about $200 on a chair at one of the gates...My plan was the last one to land and they were closing it all down for the night since it closed at 1am! My plan landed at 12:30 and I didn't get off till 12:50. I was the last one on the plane to get off. When walking to get my bag the only one behind me was the guy at the ticket stand and some cleaning people! I notice I left my tablet and went back after only 15 mins later and of course it was gone within 15mins! I called the lost and found and of course no one turned it in....I'm sorry but I think someone from the airport that works there took it...I don't care if they tell me no one from there took it *lies*
It's not that bad, even for a flat lander. Land rwy 3, even if there's a slight tailwind. Fly the VASI, which will put you a little long and keep you on glide slope. Just flre and let the rwy come up to meet you!
I have flown over this several times enroute between KTYL and Yuma and wondered about it - it sure looks nice... but lots of restricted airspace around, with all the military training ranges. What can you tell us about land nearby if you have recently bought property there?
KSEZ was landing number 4 on my long solo cross-country flight during my flight training (my "3 towered landings" x-c: The first 3 ldgs were at Flagstaff, another bumpy, cross-windy airport!)
Most of Arizona's airfields, especially those in the more northern parts, can be windy, gusty, and bumpy - that's just Arizona flying... but if the air was always smooth and always straight down the runway, everyone would want to live here!
Don't let the "SS Sedona" spook you - it just looks scary since it is up on a teeny, tiny looking mesa. But it just ~looks~ that way. (That's how it got the nickname "SS Sedona" - it kinda looks like an aircraft carrier landing...)
Here's the trick to landing there - NEVER try to put it down on the numbers! Land a little long - there will almost always be turbulence and even downdrafts at the ends of the runway - since the runway ends at the edge of the mesa which falls off rather abruptly to the valley floor below...
Come in high, maybe a few knots fast, with a good sink rate and make it a short-field landing. Even though the runway looks small (since it looks like it's all alone up there, perched on a mesa) it really is plenty long and wide. It will probably be windy, so just keep flying the airplane all the way to the tie-downs.
Get it tied-down and visit the FBO - get yourself a "SS Sedona" souvenir ballcap so you'll have braggin' rights. Then visit the new restaurant there - I hear they have good food!
When you are done, go out and make a short field take-off so that you've got a little altitude under your butt before you pass over the far end of the runway - you'll be fine!
Will be taking my 1st flight into Gateway on Allegiants new non-stop service from Duluth, Mn.. Will post more once we are done traveling for the Holidays!! Be Safe!!
You should probably contact Scenic Airlines http://www.scenic.com/ as they seem to be the only company operating into this airport. They appear to be a tour company rather than a simple airline.
How can I get a list of flights and other information of incoming flights (so I can book a flight if possible) from Las Vegas, or Flagstaff? I travel from a larger city (Balt) that has direct connection to this airport.
Was asked to leave as this is a private airport and I was trespassing.It seems as though the local Airvac Service is running the show with the cooperation of the sheriff. No one attending and no 100LL.
It seems like KPHX is always updating, and for good reason. Biggest problem commercially are those passengers who use Phoenix as a stop-over and have to change airline (i.e. US Air to America West). It may be updated by now, but in the past you had to shuttle in buses between the terminals and the delays can be extensive as you have to go through security when you arrive at the next terminal. This has caused me to miss a flight in the past. Other warning is flying into/out-of/thru here in summer months in the mid-to-late afternoon time frame as this is monsoon season. When lightning approaches the ramp completely shuts down at a moments notice, stranding passengers in the terminals and in the aircraft if they're away from the gate. These delays can be minutes or hours.
Latest comments about airports in Arizona, United States
Consider Carefully!
π Wed, 27 Nov 2024
β @CactusEd at Hualapai Airport, United States
Tribal airport. Do not confuse this with IG4 Grand Canyon West.
Search "Tribe Stole my Plane" on YouTube.
(no subject)
π Mon, 23 Oct 2023
β @BBP at Pegasus Airpark, United States
Built a home and hangar on the runway 12 years ago.
Active aviation community. Fun and friendly place to live
Site of Arizona Flying Circus Fly-in
π Thu, 22 Apr 2021
β @animebirder at Francisco Grande Gliderport, United States
Not quite the same location as the old dedicated airfield to the west, but in a way this resort continues to have aviation facilities in the 21st century. Pretty neat.
My Experience
π Tue, 23 Mar 2021
β @hqyya at Somerton Airport, United States
Very Tiny and nice airport
My Experience
π Tue, 23 Mar 2021
β @hqyya at Marsh Downtown Airport, United States
This very Small, Closed airport looks like it is still Operating, But It Isn't.
Very Nice Heliport,
π Tue, 23 Mar 2021
β @hqyya at Yuma Regional Medical Center Heliport, United States
Two heliports is nice, Pretty big spaces.
My Experience
π Tue, 23 Mar 2021
β @hqyya at Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, United States
Yuma Is Also A Nice Town To Vacation In @Apollu1 , and it is a very nice airport. It also has a pretty nice terminal.
My Experience At This Airport
π Mon, 22 Mar 2021
β @Apollu1 at Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, United States
I Flew Here On A Flight From SFO To Yuma With A Layover In Phoenix, Yuma Is A Very Awesome Town For Vacationing, And It's Airport Is Not Bad For A 90,000 Person Desert Town.
Some more deets
π Tue, 15 Dec 2020
β @animebirder at Lone Butte Landing Strip, United States
Visible on the old topo maps available in CalTopo, and the eastern half of the runway is clearly visible running due east from the modern-day Lone Butte Casino.
amazing
π Wed, 28 Oct 2020
β @wolfgangx at Kayenta Airport, United States
this airport and surrounding area are stunning
Old Chinle Airport
π Thu, 25 Jun 2020
β @animebirder at Chinle Airport, United States
This is the heading for the old (closed) and private Chinle Airport (04AZ), not the newer Chinle Municipal (E91).
Old Landing Strip
π Tue, 23 Jun 2020
β @animebirder at New Hope Landing Strip, United States
Shows up on 1970s-era topo maps and old runway still visible on satellite, but very little info available. Any further information on this obscure landing strip would be appreciated.
No heliport at location.
π Tue, 23 Jun 2020
β @animebirder at Pima County Sheriff's Heliport, United States
PIma County Sheriff's Department airborne operations seem to have moved completely to KTUS -- sensible, PCSO HQ being basically sandwiched between the flight paths of KTUS and KDMA probably made this location untenable in the long run.
Closed
π Tue, 23 Jun 2020
β @animebirder at Redman Residence Heliport, United States
Since all the FAA databases seem to be 10-12 years behind on heliports, it's probably a good idea to leave this up here so people *know* it's closed, instead of removing this and leaving only the inaccurate, old information online on other sites as Google hits. Also, it was inaccurately plotted to begin with (protip: always cross-check owner addresses on heliport listings!).
Bowie International?
π Mon, 22 Jun 2020
β @animebirder at Bowie Airport (1953), United States
Labeled as "Bowie International Airport" on Google Maps, but I can find no evidence this was ever actually called this other than as a local in joke.
Bring me the head of John the Baptist!
π Wed, 17 Jun 2020
β @animebirder at Salome Emergency Airfield, United States
This is actually the 1930s Salome CAA Intermediate Field, resurrected in the late 2010s as an emergency airfield for GA pilots! Neat to see what was effectively a forgotten archaeological site return to current use.
I thought this was closed...
π Wed, 17 Jun 2020
β @animebirder at Bouse Airport, United States
But there's YouTube videos of activity here from 2015-2019. Pretty fascinating rebirth of a 1950s airstrip!
Silverbell Notes
π Wed, 17 Jun 2020
β @animebirder at Silverbell Army Heliport, United States
When I was here in the oughts, it primarily housed AH-64Ds for US ANG and Singapore AF units -- the Singaporeans train here as there's not exactly a ton of room to have a training base out in Singapore.
Gila River Memories
π Wed, 17 Jun 2020
β @animebirder at Gila River Memorial Airport, United States
I used to ride my bike here as a kid in the late 80s/early 90s to see the old Biegert Aviation C-130s come in. Sad to see this airport fall into disuse and disrepair. Those DC-6s and hangars deserved so much better than to be turned into tinder for meth heads.
Cheap Fuel
π Mon, 15 Jun 2020
β @rstan at Gila Bend Municipal Airport, United States
unmanned but good FBO
Excellent AIrport
π Mon, 15 Jun 2020
β @rstan at Tucson International Airport / Morris Air National Guard Base, United States
Lots of choices for FBO/s
The Best
π Fri, 15 May 2020
β @Anita112 at Scottsdale Airport, United States
Funny I was coming on here to testify about my experience about MEDALLION and how their team got it done for me regarding my low credit and debts, but seeing all these other persons also enjoying his service and talking about him I have nothing to say. Iβm short of words. Amazing company. MEDALLION CREDIT GROUP AT GMAIL DOT COM.
Stay safe all
(no subject)
π Tue, 30 Jan 2018
β Anonymous Flyer at Redman Residence Heliport, United States
This heliport has been closed and should be removed from the database.
EA LOVE FIELD
π Mon, 24 Jul 2017
β Anonymous Flyer at Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field, United States
Great FBO at Legend. Very helpful and great service. I didn't need any fuel and they let me have a Crew car. Fun town trip.
2AZ6 Closed
π Wed, 03 May 2017
β Anonymous Flyer at Horizon Heliport, United States
As you can see from the satellite image, this heliport has been replaced by an apartment complex. There are NO helicopter facilities at this location.
(no subject)
π Tue, 24 May 2016
β Anonymous Flyer at Eagle Airpark, United States
Ag airport, Airtractors.
Friendly people.
No fuel, maybe JP from Ag Operator.
928 346-1501
re: Shuttle/Taxi/Limo Ground Transportation
π Tue, 26 Apr 2016
β Anonymous Flyer at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, United States
On 4/14/16 I caught the yellow cab vehicle #494. I informed the driver that I come here often for work. Please do not try to scam me. That is the history of yellow cab and my experience at this airport. What usually cost me $50. Was already close to $70 and we still were not there. I went on the north side where all you have to do is get on the freeway and it takes me straight to my job. Usually get there in 20 to 25 minutes. He did all this extra driving around the entire airport. He went through the mountain which I have never been through in over a year that I have been coming here. This guy is a rip off. I did not allow him to rip me off. But I am sure he has done it to other. I called discount cab to return to the airport. It was a pleasant trip. I feel we should have a selection on which cab we want to use. Yellow cab drivers are a rip off. I will never get in his cab again.
re: Shuttle/Taxi/Limo Ground Transportation
π Fri, 01 Apr 2016
β Anonymous Flyer at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, United States
We had a great taxi ride experience very late (12:30 AM) on 3/30/16 after arriving Sky Harbor. It was a Checker cab. Can't recall the #.
Landing
π Tue, 05 May 2015
β @Cpfau182 at St Johns Industrial Air Park, United States
Good Fuel prices
Good gas prices
π Tue, 04 Nov 2014
β @Cpfau182 at Holbrook Municipal Airport, United States
Petti, James
Beautiful
π Tue, 04 Nov 2014
β @Cpfau182 at Marble Canyon Airport, United States
Condors under the bridge
Re: FFZ NDB
π Fri, 07 Feb 2014
β @ptomblin at Falcon Field, United States
The FAA still lists FFZ as active. See http://www.airnav.com/airport/KFFZ and http://www.airnav.com/cgi-bin/navaid-info?type=NDB&id=FFZ&name=FALCON+FIELD for instance.
FFZ NDB
π Thu, 06 Feb 2014
β Anonymous Flyer at Falcon Field, United States
Evidently the FFZ NDB service is no longer there. When was it turned down?
Shuttle/Taxi/Limo Ground Transportation
π Thu, 26 Dec 2013
β Anonymous Flyer at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, United States
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deceitful and rude
π Wed, 25 Dec 2013
β Anonymous Flyer at Chandler Municipal Airport, United States
Chandler Air Service is owned and operated by Diana Walkup and her husband. She did not like the fact that my husband objected to the $12 per night tie down service (which equates to more than a hangar rental) when we spoke with the FBO lineman, so she called the Chandler police. She was not even a witness to our conversation with the lineman, but simply didn't like the fact that he complained. She did, however, wait until AFTER we had purchased $700 in fuel and paid for the several days of tie down before she made the complaint and had us served with a Trespass Notice - attempting to ban us from the airport for a year (not that it is even legal for her to do so). She acted with deceit and malice. This FBO should be avoided at all costs.
Taxis
π Tue, 12 Nov 2013
β @david at Tucson International Airport / Morris Air National Guard Base, United States
I arrived in TUS late Saturday night on a delayed United Airlines flight. I suspect we were the last flight in. The airport was mostly empty, aside from a few cleaners, security staff, etc., but there were still a lot of taxis waiting outside at the queue, which was a relief.
the Cordes Airport is private and closed --
π Wed, 08 May 2013
β Anonymous Flyer at Cordes Airport, United States
the Cordes Airport is private and closed --
Black Hole
π Wed, 06 Feb 2013
β Anonymous Flyer at Tuba City Airport, United States
Worst black hole at night I have ever encountered. 24000TT 18000TT Alaska Bush
Sticky Fingers! (Sky Harbor Airport)
π Mon, 07 Jan 2013
β Anonymous Flyer at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, United States
Sky Harbor is a good and nice Airport, but one thing is don't leave anything behind! I forgot something that was about $200 on a chair at one of the gates...My plan was the last one to land and they were closing it all down for the night since it closed at 1am! My plan landed at 12:30 and I didn't get off till 12:50. I was the last one on the plane to get off. When walking to get my bag the only one behind me was the guy at the ticket stand and some cleaning people! I notice I left my tablet and went back after only 15 mins later and of course it was gone within 15mins! I called the lost and found and of course no one turned it in....I'm sorry but I think someone from the airport that works there took it...I don't care if they tell me no one from there took it *lies*
More about landing here
π Sat, 29 Sep 2012
β @Rosenkavalier at Sedona Airport, United States
It's not that bad, even for a flat lander. Land rwy 3, even if there's a slight tailwind. Fly the VASI, which will put you a little long and keep you on glide slope. Just flre and let the rwy come up to meet you!
Hanarage
π Thu, 12 Apr 2012
β Anonymous Flyer at Pierce Airport, United States
I am looking for rental space for starduster too, preferably out of direct sunlight.
I would like to know more...
π Thu, 22 Mar 2012
β @mziemann at Dateland Airfield, United States
I have flown over this several times enroute between KTYL and Yuma and wondered about it - it sure looks nice... but lots of restricted airspace around, with all the military training ranges. What can you tell us about land nearby if you have recently bought property there?
re: Cross currents make landing difficult
π Wed, 21 Mar 2012
β @mziemann at Sedona Airport, United States
Hi,
KSEZ was landing number 4 on my long solo cross-country flight during my flight training (my "3 towered landings" x-c: The first 3 ldgs were at Flagstaff, another bumpy, cross-windy airport!)
Most of Arizona's airfields, especially those in the more northern parts, can be windy, gusty, and bumpy - that's just Arizona flying... but if the air was always smooth and always straight down the runway, everyone would want to live here!
Don't let the "SS Sedona" spook you - it just looks scary since it is up on a teeny, tiny looking mesa. But it just ~looks~ that way. (That's how it got the nickname "SS Sedona" - it kinda looks like an aircraft carrier landing...)
Here's the trick to landing there - NEVER try to put it down on the numbers! Land a little long - there will almost always be turbulence and even downdrafts at the ends of the runway - since the runway ends at the edge of the mesa which falls off rather abruptly to the valley floor below...
Come in high, maybe a few knots fast, with a good sink rate and make it a short-field landing. Even though the runway looks small (since it looks like it's all alone up there, perched on a mesa) it really is plenty long and wide. It will probably be windy, so just keep flying the airplane all the way to the tie-downs.
Get it tied-down and visit the FBO - get yourself a "SS Sedona" souvenir ballcap so you'll have braggin' rights. Then visit the new restaurant there - I hear they have good food!
When you are done, go out and make a short field take-off so that you've got a little altitude under your butt before you pass over the far end of the runway - you'll be fine!
Have fun!
Mark
Cross currents make landing difficult
π Wed, 14 Mar 2012
β Anonymous Flyer at Sedona Airport, United States
This is a scary airport to land at. METAR does not show all the wind currents, even experienced pilots crash here.
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π Mon, 12 Dec 2011
β Anonymous Flyer at The Ranch Airport, United States
35uio bro bro bro
My First Flight into Gateway!!
π Fri, 11 Nov 2011
β @Sckizzleton at PhoenixβMesa Gateway Airport, United States
Will be taking my 1st flight into Gateway on Allegiants new non-stop service from Duluth, Mn.. Will post more once we are done traveling for the Holidays!! Be Safe!!
re: Info on getting there
π Fri, 14 Oct 2011
β @ptomblin at Grand Canyon National Park Airport, United States
You should probably contact Scenic Airlines http://www.scenic.com/ as they seem to be the only company operating into this airport. They appear to be a tour company rather than a simple airline.
Info on getting there
π Fri, 14 Oct 2011
β Anonymous Flyer at Grand Canyon National Park Airport, United States
How can I get a list of flights and other information of incoming flights (so I can book a flight if possible) from Las Vegas, or Flagstaff? I travel from a larger city (Balt) that has direct connection to this airport.
First visit
π Tue, 23 Aug 2011
β Anonymous Flyer at Chinle Airport, United States
Was asked to leave as this is a private airport and I was trespassing.It seems as though the local Airvac Service is running the show with the cooperation of the sheriff. No one attending and no 100LL.
Getting better!
π Fri, 08 Jul 2011
β @SirEbrum at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, United States
It seems like KPHX is always updating, and for good reason. Biggest problem commercially are those passengers who use Phoenix as a stop-over and have to change airline (i.e. US Air to America West). It may be updated by now, but in the past you had to shuttle in buses between the terminals and the delays can be extensive as you have to go through security when you arrive at the next terminal. This has caused me to miss a flight in the past. Other warning is flying into/out-of/thru here in summer months in the mid-to-late afternoon time frame as this is monsoon season. When lightning approaches the ramp completely shuts down at a moments notice, stranding passengers in the terminals and in the aircraft if they're away from the gate. These delays can be minutes or hours.
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