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77AZ

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Heliport

Glendale, ArizonaElevation 1,328 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KDVT · 7 NM NE · 22 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS

Active weather alerts

Extreme Heat WarningSevere · Expected · Likely
26 1859Z to 30 0300Z
Northwest Valley; Buckeye/Avondale; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; East Valley; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 108 to 113. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Buckeye/Avondale, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, East Valley, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Valley, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme…
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.

OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KDVT
WIND
230@6
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
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 190° at 10 kt, visibility 10 SM, temperature 42C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests tonight partly cloudy, low near 89F, 3% chance of precipitation. Key risks: extreme heat in the forecast; thunderstorms in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Extreme heat in the forecastWeather.gov
Monday: high near 110F. Expect high density altitude and degraded performance.
Thunderstorms in the forecastWeather.gov
Tuesday: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny. Watch for developing convection and plan alternates.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Partly Cloudy 89 WSW 4 kt – 3%
Monday Sunny 110/89 WSW 9 kt – 13% Extreme heat in the forecast
Tuesday Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 109/88 WSW 9 kt – 13% Thunderstorms in the forecast
Wednesday Sunny 110/90 WSW 9 kt – 2%
Thursday Sunny 113/91 WSW 9 kt – 3%
Friday Sunny 115/91 WSW 9 kt – 6%
Saturday Mostly Sunny 113/90 SW 9 kt – 8%
Sunday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 112 SSW 9 kt – 13%

Source: National Weather Service (office PSR). Forecast issued 0414Z.

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 77AZ. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 45 ft

H1
Dimensions
45 x 45 ft
Surface
Roof
RWY H1
H2
Dimensions
50 x 50 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H2

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
1,328 ft MSL

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

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0233Z 7:33 PM
Sunrise
1237Z 5:37 AM
Loggable night
0301Z (8:01 PM local) → 1209Z (5:09 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0233Z (7:33 PM local) → 1237Z (5:37 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0333Z (8:33 PM local) → 1137Z (4:37 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

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Heliport is in Glendale, Arizona. Field elevation 1,328 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerRICHARD ORTIZ
Manager phone602-865-5801
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA77AZ
SectionalPHOENIX
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)PRESCOTT
RegionArizona
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.6083, -112.1796
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

77AZ traffic patterns

2026-06-13 to 2026-07-24, 15 days observed · data 2026-07-25

Medium confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
0.5
AVG OPS/DAY
1.7
Operations trend (11 days)

Busiest day: Wed · Busiest month: Jul

FLEET MIX
Helicopter 100%

Mostly rotorcraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›AS50 (Helicopter) · ~2 landings/mo
›B407 (Helicopter) · ~2 landings/mo
›EC30 (Helicopter) · ~0 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

77AZ has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KDVT (7 NM NE, VFR).

KDVT Phoenix Deer Valley Airport
7 NM NE
VFR
KLUF Luke Air Force Base
11 NM SW
VFR
KSDL Scottsdale Airport
13 NM E
VFR
KPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
14 NM SE
VFR
KGYR Phoenix Goodyear Airport
15 NM SW
VFR
KFFZ Falcon Field
24 NM E
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MEDICAL USE.
›FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS & PVT USE ONLY; ASSURE OBSTN FREE INGRESS/EGRESS RTES; COMPLY WITH LOCAL PLANNING/ZONING LAWS.
›ADDITIONAL CONTACT: LAURIE WOOD 602-865-3875.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗77AZ on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 77AZ have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 77AZ. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 77AZ have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 77AZ. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 77AZ?
77AZ sits at 1,328 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 77AZ?
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.