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Grand Canyon Ntl Park
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Grand Canyon, Arizona
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FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026
| FAA/ICAO Identifier: | GCN / KGCN |
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| Lat/Lng: | 35.9523611111, -112.146972222 35-57-08.5000N, 112-08-49.1000W Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 09/08/2015 |
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| Elevation: | 6608 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 09/08/2015 |
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| Magnetic Variation: | 11E,(2020), [10E (2025)] |
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| Sectional: | LAS VEGAS |
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| From City: | 6nm S of Grand Canyon |
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| Use: | Open to the public |
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| Ownership: | Publicly owned |
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| Activation: | 05/1962 |
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| Attended: | Oct 1 - May 31 Every day 0700-1900 (local)
Jun 1 - Sep 30 Every day 0600-2000 (local) |
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| Control Tower: | yes JUN 1 - SEP 30 - 0600-2000, OCT 1 - MAY 31 0700-1900 (local) |
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| Type: | ATCT |
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| Hours: | 16 |
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| Days Tower Operational: | SEA |
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| Airspace Class: | D,Class D Svc 1 Jun-30 Sep 0600-2000, 1 Oct-31 May 0700-1900; Other Times Class G |
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| ARTCC: | Los Angeles(ZLA)Los Angeles Center |
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| FSS: | Prescott FSS(PRC) |
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| NOTAMs and Weather: | GCNNOTAM-D service at airport |
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| Wind Indicator: | Lighted |
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| Segmented Circle: | yes |
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| Lights: | When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Activate PAPI Runway 21; MIRL Runway 03/21 - CTAF. |
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| Beacon: | Sunset-Sunrise |
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| Landing Fee: | no Ovngt Prkg & Coml Landing Fee. |
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| ARFF: | I B S 05/1973 |
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| CTAF: | 119.000 |
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| UNICOM: | 122.950 |
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| Weather: | ASOS 928-638-0672 124.3 |
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| ATIS: | 124.3 operates continuously |
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| Tower: | | Contact 'Canyon Tower' | | 119.0 |
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| Ground: | | Contact 'Canyon Ground' | | 121.9 |
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| Emergency: | |
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| Tower Remarks: | Approach/Departure Control Service Provided by Los Angeles ARTCC (Zla) on Frequencies 124.85/319.2 (Seligman RCAG). Communications Provided by Prescott Radio on Frequency 122.4 (Grand Canyon Rco) When Air Traffic Control Tower is Closed. Communications Provided by Prescott Radio on Frequency 122.3 (Cottonwood Rco). |
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| Fuel: | Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue) Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C L Available H24 - 928-638-7117. |
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| Airframe Repair: | Minor |
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| Powerplant Repair: | Major |
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| Bottled Oxygen: | Low pressure |
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| Bulk Oxygen: | Low pressure |
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| Transient Storage: | Tie-Down |
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| Other Services: | Air Freight, Avionics, Charter, Parachute Jump Activity |
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| Owner: | State of Arizona Department of Trans-Asd, 206 S. 17Th Ave Md178 Phoenix, Az 85007 (602) 712-6255 |
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| Manager: | David Reffner Po Box 3399 Grand Canyon, Az 86023 623-695-8656 |
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Runway 03/21
| Length: | 8999 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 05/04/2010 |
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| Width: | 150 feet |
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| Surface: | Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition |
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| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved |
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| Classification (PCN): | Pcr Value: 380/F/C/X/T |
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| Weight Capacity: | Single Wheel aircraft: 88,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 108,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 160,000 lbs |
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| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | Med Intensity |
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End 03 |
End 21 |
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| Takeoff Run Available (TORA): | 8999 feet | 8999 feet |
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| Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): | 8999 feet | 8999 feet |
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| Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): | 8999 feet | 8999 feet |
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| Landing Distance Available (LDA): | 8999 feet | 8999 feet |
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| True Alignment: | 041,(031 Magnetic) | 221,(211 Magnetic) |
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| ILS Type: | LOC/GS | |
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| Right Hand Pattern: | | Yes |
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| Runway Markings: | Precision Instrument,Good Condition | Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition |
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| Elevation at End: | 6533.1' MSL | 6608.8' MSL |
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| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 6556.5' MSL | 6608.9' MSL |
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| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | | 56' AGL |
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| Visual Glide Path Angle: | | 4.00° |
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| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | | 4-light PAPI on right side of runway |
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| Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): | | Yes |
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| Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): | Precision Instrument Runway | Other than utility runway with a visual approach |
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| Object Clearance Slope: | 50:1 | 50:1 |
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| • | A30-03/21-Lgtd Dstc Rmng Signs E Side. |
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| • | Condors in Vicinity of Airport. |
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| • | Numerous Air Tax Operations in Vicinity of Grand Canyon; See Spl Notices Grand Canyon Spl Flight Rules Area. |
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| • | ARFF Index B 24 Hour Prior Permission - Airport Manager. |
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| • | for Cd If Una to Contact on FSS Frequency, Contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079. |
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