E68
Gliderport
Estrella Sailport
Maricopa, Arizona

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 04/18/2024 - 6/13/2024

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA Identifier:E68
Lat/Lng:33.0853266667, -112.160979444
33-05-07.1760N, 112-09-39.5260W
Estimated
Elevation:1273 feet Estimated
Magnetic Variation:13E,(1985), [10E (2024)]
Sectional:PHOENIX
From City:6nm W of Maricopa

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Privately owned
Activation:03/1969
Attended:All year Mon-Fri 1100-DUSK (local) All year Sat-Sun 0900-DUSK (local)
Control Tower:no
ARTCC:Albuquerque(ZAB)Albuquerque Center
FSS:Prescott FSS(PRC)
NOTAMs and Weather:PRCNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Unlighted
Segmented Circle:yes
Landing Fee:no

Communications

CTAF:122.900
Frequency 123.3 Available for Comm Between Glider and Tow Aircraft.

Services

Airframe Repair:None
Powerplant Repair:None
Bottled Oxygen:None
Bulk Oxygen:None
Transient Storage:Tie-Down
Other Services:Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Glider Towing
Glider Services only.

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA:2
Gliders:48
Total:50

Annual Operations

For year ending:04/15/2021
Local GA (< 20 miles):25200
Total:25200

Ownership

Owner:Arizona Soaring Inc
Po Box 858
Maricopa, Az 85139
520-568-2318
Manager:Jason Stephens
Po Box 858
Maricopa, Az 85239
520-568-2318

Runways

Runways:06C/24C
06L/24R
06R/24L
07/25

Runway 06C/24C

Length:1995 feet
Width:25 feet
Surface:Natural Soil, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
End 06C End 24C
Right Hand Pattern:Yes 
Runway Markings:NoneNone
Objects:BrushBrush
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:5:112:1
Object Height:4' AGL8' AGL
Object Distance:20' Along centerline
60' Left of centerline
100' Along centerline
75' Right of centerline

Runway 06L/24R

Length:1910 feet
Width:25 feet
Surface:Natural Soil, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
End 06L End 24R
Right Hand Pattern:Yes 
Runway Markings:NoneNone
Objects:Tree 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:9:150:1
Object Height:10' AGL 
Object Distance:90' Along centerline
30' Right of centerline
 

Runway 06R/24L

Length:2520 feet
Width:30 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
End 06R End 24L
Right Hand Pattern:Yes 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1
Other Objects:4 ft Brush, 117 ft Left and 0 ft from Eor.5 ft Brush, 40 ft Left and 0-20 ft from Eor.

Runway 07/25

Length:3740 feet
Width:20 feet
Surface:Natural Soil, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
End 07 End 25
Objects:BrushBrush
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:25:117:1
Object Height:10' AGL6' AGL
Object Distance:256' Along centerline
70' Right of centerline
105' Along centerline
55' Left of centerline
Remarks:Closed Indefinitely. 

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Obstrns Mtns SW, N & NW. 1 ft Berm & 1 ft Ditch 30 ft North of Runway 06L/24R.
Power Aircraft Pattern is South of Runways; Glider Pattern is North of Runways.
Powered Aircraft are Reqd to Use Runway not in Use by Gliders.
An Aerobatic Box is Active from 0900-1800; One Square Mile Around the Pxr194023.
Heavy No-Radio Activity.
Paved Runway for Takeoff only.
Powered Aircraft be Alert for Heavy Glider Traffic Operate Without Comm Within 5 NM of Estrella Sailport.
All Aircraft Prior Permission Due to Heavy Glider Activity Contact 520-568-2318.
Airport Closed at Night.
for Cd Contact Phoenix Approach at 602-306-2565.

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