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US-7517

Tonto National Forest Payson Heliport

Payson, ArizonaElevation 4,896 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways

H3
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY H3
H1
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY H1
H2
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY H2

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Tonto National Forest Payson Heliport is in Payson, Arizona. Field elevation 4,896 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTONTO NF PAYSON RANGER DISTRICT
Manager phone928-474-7900
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-7517
SectionalPHOENIX
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)PRESCOTT
RegionArizona
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.2678, -111.2384
Distance from city5 NM NNE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›TLOF 100X100 FT; FATO 30X30 FT; INGRESS/EGRESS 180.0.
›TLOF 60X60 FT; FATO 20X20 FT; INGRESS/EGRESS 180.0.
›TLOF 60X60 FT; FATO 20X20 FT; INGRESS/EGRESS 180.0.
›DAY/VFR OPS, SINGLE HELICOPTER WITHIN EACH SAFETY AREA.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-7517 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-7517 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-7517. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-7517 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-7517. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-7517?
US-7517 sits at 4,896 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-7517?
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.