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E68

Estrella Sailport Gliderport

Maricopa, ArizonaElevation 1,273 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

4 runways · longest 3,740 ft

06C/24C
Dimensions
1,995 x 25 ft
Surface
Dirt (fair)
RWY 06C
Traffic patternRight
RWY 24C
Traffic patternLeft
06L/24R
Dimensions
1,910 x 25 ft
Surface
Dirt (fair)
RWY 06L
Traffic patternRight
RWY 24R
Traffic patternLeft
06R/24L
Dimensions
2,520 x 30 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
RWY 06R
Traffic patternRight
RWY 24L
Traffic patternLeft
07/25
Dimensions
3,740 x 20 ft
Surface
Dirt (fair)
RWY 07
RWY 25

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Estrella Sailport Gliderport is in Maricopa, Arizona. Field elevation 1,273 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJASON STEPHENS
Manager phone520-568-2318
AttendedDaily, 0900–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAE68
SectionalPHOENIX
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)PRESCOTT
RegionArizona
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.0853, -112.1610
Distance from city6 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ARPT CLSD AT NIGHT.
›GLIDER SVC ONLY.
›ALERT: HVY GLIDER TFC OPS WO COM WI 5 NM.
›TKOFF PAVED RWY ONLY.
›HVY NO RADIO ACT.
›AEROBATIC BOX ACTV 0900-1800; ONE SQUARE MI ARND PXR194023.
›ALL OPS PPR DUE TO GLIDER ACT - AMGR.
›PWR OPS USE RWY NOT IN USE BY GLIDERS.
›123.3 AVBL FOR COMM BTN GLIDER & TOW ACFT.
›5 FT BRUSH 40 FT L & 0-20 FT RWY END.
›CLSD INDEFLY.
›4 FT BRUSH 117 FT L AT RWY END.
›PWR ACFT PAT S OF RWYS; GLIDER PAT N OF RWYS.
›GLIDERS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ADS-B
›FOR CD CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
›OBSTRNS MTNS SW, N & NW. 1 FT BERM & 1 FT DITCH 30 FT NORTH OF RWY 06L/24R.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗E68 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does E68 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for E68. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does E68 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for E68. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at E68?
E68 sits at 1,273 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for E68?
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.
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