18AZ
Sky Ranch At Carefree Airport
Carefree, ArizonaElevation 2,568 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06/24
RWY 0671°T
REILYes
Traffic patternRight
RWY 24251°T
Displaced threshold495 ft
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Sky Ranch At Carefree Airport is in Carefree, Arizona. Field elevation 2,568 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTOMMY THOMASON
Manager phone480-488-3571
AttendedDaily, 0800–1600
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA18AZ
SectionalPHOENIX
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)PRESCOTT
RegionArizona
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.8185, -111.8983
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
Traffic pattern alt942 ft MSL
CTAF122.725
UNICOM122.725
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.975
UNICOM
UNIC
122.725
CTAF
CTAF
122.725
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ROAD 95 FT L; +5 FT SIGN 90 FT L.
›24 HR LNDG PPR.
›TWY & RAMPS RATED LESS THAN 12500 LB GWT.
›HEL TKOF & LNDG NA.
›GLIDER TOWING OPS & OPRG AREA.
›AVOID LOW OTFC OF RESL AREA INVOF ARPT.
›PWR LINE E; MNTS W.
›TGL NA.
›ROAD AT 150 FT; +5 FT TRRN & SIGN 90 FT R.
›ACTVT LIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
›TKOF RWY 6 CLIMB TO 3200 FT BFR TURNING; TKOF RWY 24 CLIMB TO 3000 FT BFR TURNING.
›WASH IN SAFETY AREA.
›FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 18AZ have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 18AZ. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 18AZ have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 18AZ. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 18AZ?
18AZ sits at 2,568 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 18AZ?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.