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KE63

Gila Bend Municipal Airport

Gila Bend, ArizonaElevation 789 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,200 ft

04/22
Dimensions
5,200 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 04
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
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

Gila Bend Municipal Airport is in Gila Bend, Arizona. Field elevation 789 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCOREY DRURY
Manager phone623-810-4662
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKE63
SectionalPHOENIX
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)PRESCOTT
RegionArizona
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.9581, -112.6780
Distance from city2 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.1
PRESCOTT RDO
FSS
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLOPE.
›OTS INDEFLY.
›PRIMARY SFC +5-20 FT BRUSH & TREES 100-125 FT S OF CNTRLN.
›TWY LGT OTS INDEFLY.
›AREA ALG RWY NRWS TO 30 FT AT CULVERT.
›FOR CD CTC LUKE APCH AT 623-856-7361. IF UNA CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
›3-15 FT BRUSH 0-200 FT FM THR 65-125 FT L OF CNTRLN.
›SELF SVC H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
›OTS INDEFLY.
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KE63 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KE63 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KE63. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KE63 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KE63. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KE63?
KE63 sits at 789 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KE63?
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.