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AZ38

Rittenhouse Army Heliport

Queen Creek, ArizonaElevation 1,550 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,500 ft

12/30
Dimensions
1,500 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 12
RWY 30

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Rittenhouse Army Heliport is in Queen Creek, Arizona. Field elevation 1,550 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerLTC JACK T. OGLE
Manager phone602-267-2794
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAZ38
SectionalPHOENIX
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)PRESCOTT
RegionArizona
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.2582, -111.5186
Distance from city10 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RY 12/30 POTHOLES AND LOOSE GRAVEL ON RY.
›FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
›MILITARY HELICOPTER TRAINING STAGE FIELD OPNS DAY AND NIGHT.
›24 HR PPR FOR ALL ACFT CALL C602 267-2794, DSN 853-2796.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗AZ38 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AZ38 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AZ38. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AZ38 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AZ38. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AZ38?
AZ38 sits at 1,550 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AZ38?
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.