Kayenta Airport (0V7), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Kayenta Airport (0V7) sits in northeastern Arizona at 5,688 feet elevation, serving Kayenta and the surrounding Monument Valley area with a single paved runway. The field is unattended and uncontrolled, with no on-site customs service; the nearest customs facility is at Albuquerque (KABQ), roughly 203 nautical miles away. Business aviation activity here is modest, consistent with its role as a regional airstrip rather than a hub for scheduled or high-volume traffic.
Runways
Kayenta Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 7,101 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Kayenta Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), 203 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Kayenta Airport recorded 219 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January and May. Business aviation traffic at 0V7 peaks in January and May, with March and July showing the lowest monthly activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 24 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Kayenta Airport averages 8.2 days above 90°F in July, 29.6 freeze days in January and 3.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.7°F, and January the coldest, at 39.9°F.
Weather station is 15.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Kayenta Airport has published operating constraints in one category: runway notes.
Runway hold position and taxiway signs are not functioning (NOTAM condition, non-permanent).
The PAPI for runway 05 and runway 23 is pilot-activated, as is the medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) for runway 05/23, via CTAF.
A bush obstruction 3 feet above threshold height is located 150 feet from the threshold, 25 feet left of centerline.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Kayenta Airport has three airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Monument Valley, 18.07 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 0V7
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at KAYENTA (0V7)?
KAYENTA airport, identified as 0V7, offers a single paved runway, 05/23, measuring 7,101 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates a range of business aircraft despite the airport's otherwise limited facilities. The runway is the only paved surface at the field, so all arrivals and departures use this one strip.
Is there customs service at 0V7?
There is no on-site customs service at KAYENTA airport. The nearest customs-equipped facility is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), located approximately 203 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through KABQ or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at 0V7.
Are there any obstructions near the runway at KAYENTA?
Yes, KAYENTA airport reports a close-in obstruction near runway 05/23: a bush rising 3 feet above the runway threshold reference, located 150 feet from the threshold and 25 feet left of centerline. Pilots operating at 0V7 should account for this low obstacle during approach and departure planning, particularly during landing on the affected runway end.
Is KAYENTA airport staffed or towered?
KAYENTA airport (0V7) is uncontrolled and unattended, meaning there is no operating control tower and no staff presence on a fixed schedule. Pilots use the CTAF for runway lighting activation and traffic coordination. The runway edge lighting (MIRL) and PAPI on both runway 05 and 23 are pilot-activated through the common traffic advisory frequency.