Casa Grande Municipal (KCGZ), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Casa Grande Municipal (KCGZ) is a non-towered public airport in Casa Grande, Arizona, situated roughly 34 nautical miles from the Phoenix metro area. The field handles a mix of general and business aviation traffic on a single asphalt runway, with fuel service structured around a defined attendance window and after-hours access. Its position relative to several nearby airfields, including AK-Chin Regional and Coolidge Municipal, places it within a cluster of general aviation options in Pinal County.
Runways
Casa Grande Municipal has one paved runway, 05/23, 5,200 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Casa Grande Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Casa Grande Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Mesa Gateway (KIWA), 22 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Casa Grande Municipal recorded 1,578 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Casa Grande Muni is concentrated in the spring months and again in October, with October representing the peak month for 2025 operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 264 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Casa Grande Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
GPS approach operations are necessary only.
Transient practice approaches occur in the vicinity of the airport.
The MALSR on runway 05 is pilot-activated via CTAF.
A 10-foot road is located 130 feet left of the runway end; a 6-foot fence and 3-foot trees and brush are located 200 feet from the runway end, spanning 100 to 300 feet left of centerline.
A 10-foot road is located 0 to 200 feet from the threshold, 125 feet right of centerline; 3 to 5 foot brush extends 240 to 500 feet right of centerline on the north side of the primary surface.
Taxiway hold lines connecting to the runway are located 280 feet from centerline.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day with credit card payment.
An after-hours call-out fee applies for fuel service outside staffed hours.
Taxi on taxiway B; be alert for aircraft holding on connecting taxiways.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Parachute jump activity occurs in the designated parachute drop zone in the southeast corner of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Casa Grande Municipal has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is Ak-Chin Regional, 7.95 NM west.
Part of the Phoenix and Scottsdale area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does Casa Grande Municipal (KCGZ) offer?
Casa Grande Municipal operates a single runway, 05/23, measuring 5,200 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates the majority of business aviation traffic using the field. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate via CTAF for arrivals and departures. Runway 05 has an MALSR lighting system that is pilot-activated through CTAF. There is no parallel runway configuration, so all traffic funnels through this single strip regardless of wind conditions.
Is fuel available at KCGZ outside staffed hours?
Casa Grande Municipal lists 100LL and A+ fuel types, with Jet A also indicated as available at the field. Fuel is described as available H24 with credit card, allowing self-service access around the clock. The published attendance schedule runs 0600-1600 daily, and an after-hours call-out fee applies for service outside that window. Dispatchers planning fuel stops outside staffed hours should account for the possibility of that additional charge. No fuel supplier name is specified in the airport data.
Where is the nearest customs facility to CGZ for international arrivals?
Casa Grande Municipal does not have customs onsite, based on available airport data. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KIWA, located approximately 21.92 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance arriving from outside the United States should plan to route through KIWA or another appropriate port of entry rather than clearing directly at CGZ. Dispatchers should confirm current customs procedures and any advance notice requirements directly with the receiving facility before planning an international leg into this area.
What close-in obstructions should pilots be aware of at Casa Grande Municipal?
Casa Grande Municipal reports obstructions near both runway ends that affect approach and departure planning. At one runway end, a 10-foot road sits 130 feet left of the runway end, with a 6-foot fence and 3-foot trees and brush located 200 feet from the runway end, spanning 100 to 300 feet left of centerline. At the opposite threshold, a 10-foot road lies within 200 feet of the threshold, 125 feet right of centerline, with 3 to 5 foot brush extending from 240 to 500 feet right of centerline on the north side of the primary surface.
How does business aviation traffic vary throughout the year at KCGZ?
Casa Grande Municipal shows notable seasonal concentration in business aviation operations according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. October recorded the highest monthly total at 264 operations, while February was the lowest at 48. Spring months, particularly March through May, also show elevated activity compared to the mid-year and late-year lulls. Annual business aviation operations at CGZ totaled 1,578 out of 2,833 total operations for the year. Dispatchers scheduling around peak months should anticipate busier ramp and taxiway conditions during October and the spring period.