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4AZ5

New Waddell Dam Heliport

Phoenix, ArizonaElevation 1,582 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KDVT · 13 NM SE · More than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KDVT
WIND
170@8
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS

Active weather alerts

Extreme Heat WarningSevere · Expected · Likely
9 1922Z to 11 0300Z
Northwest Valley; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 105 to 109 expected. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...The Phoenix metropolitan area. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * ADDITIONAL DETAIL…
An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details.

Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind from 150° at 7 kt, visibility 10 SM, temperature 37C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests tonight mostly clear, low near 84F, 2% chance of precipitation. Key risks: extreme heat in the forecast; thunderstorms in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Extreme heat in the forecastWeather.gov
Thursday: high near 106F. Expect high density altitude and degraded performance.
Thunderstorms in the forecastWeather.gov
Friday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms. Watch for developing convection and plan alternates.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Mostly Clear 84 ESE 4 kt – 2%
Thursday Sunny 106/84 S 9 kt – 3% Extreme heat in the forecast
Friday Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 103/82 S 9 kt 17 kt 20% Thunderstorms in the forecast
Saturday Sunny 102/82 SW 9 kt – 4%
Sunday Sunny 102/80 S 9 kt 17 kt 19%
Monday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 101/79 SSE 9 kt – 31%
Tuesday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 98/78 SE 4 kt – 29%
Wednesday Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny 98 SE 4 kt – 22%

Source: National Weather Service (office PSR). Forecast issued 0642Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 4AZ5. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 30 ft

H1
Dimensions
30 x 25 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
1,582 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0144Z 6:44 PM
Sunrise
1308Z 6:08 AM
Loggable night
0209Z (7:09 PM local) → 1243Z (5:43 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0144Z (6:44 PM local) → 1308Z (6:08 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0244Z (7:44 PM local) → 1208Z (5:08 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

New Waddell Dam Heliport is in Phoenix, Arizona. Field elevation 1,582 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMICHAEL ROGERS
Manager phone623-869-2222
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA4AZ5
SectionalPHOENIX
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)PRESCOTT
RegionArizona
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.8451, -112.2698
Distance from city14 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

4AZ5 traffic patterns

2026-06-13 to 2026-09-08, 7 days observed · data 2026-09-08

Low confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
0.5
AVG OPS/DAY
1
Activity trend over 2 days: flat, from 1 to 1 operations per dayOperations trend (2 days)

Busiest day: Sat · Busiest month: Jun

FLEET MIX
Piston single 100%

Mostly small piston aircraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›C150 (Piston single) · ~2 landings/mo
›C172 (Piston single) · ~1 landings/mo
Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

4AZ5 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KDVT (13 NM SE, VFR).

KDVT Phoenix Deer Valley Airport
13 NM SE
VFR
KLUF Luke Air Force Base
19 NM S
VFR
KSDL Scottsdale Airport
22 NM SE
VFR
KGYR Phoenix Goodyear Airport
26 NM S
VFR
KPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
28 NM SE
VFR
KBXK Buckeye Municipal Airport
33 NM SW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PROVIDED PVT USE; VFR; INGRESS TO N & W EGRESS TO S & E; DESIGN IN ACCORDANCE WQITH AC 150/5390-2; AND OBTAIN SPECIAL USE PERMIT FM MARICOPA CO & ALL ZONING REQUIREMENTS BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO OPNS.
›FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗4AZ5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 4AZ5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 4AZ5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 4AZ5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 4AZ5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 4AZ5?
4AZ5 sits at 1,582 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 4AZ5?
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.