Polacca Airport (P10), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Polacca Airport (PXL / P10) is an unattended public-use field in northeastern Arizona, sitting at 5,573 feet elevation. It offers a single paved runway and sees very limited recorded traffic according to FAA TFMSC data.
Runways
Polacca Airport has one paved runway, 04/22, 4,200 ft long and 50 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
Polacca Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Scottsdale (KSDL), 149 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Polacca Airport recorded 0 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic at Polacca Airport is concentrated within a narrow window of the year rather than spread evenly across months, based on the available FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 0 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Polacca Airport averages 15.5 days above 90°F in July and 30.5 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.4°F, and December the coldest, at 43.7°F.
Weather station is 11.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Polacca Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
A fence over 4 feet tall stands 100 feet from the runway end on both sides; brush over 5 feet tall stands 50 to 200 feet from the threshold across the approach.
Brush 1 to 5 feet high stands 45 feet from the runway centerline on both sides for the full runway length; a road crosses the runway.
A fence over 4 feet tall stands 100 feet from the runway end on both sides; a fence over 4 feet tall stands at the threshold, 100 feet left of centerline.
The runway centerline marking is faded.
A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45-degree slope.
The runway surface is rough, with large cracks, holes, patches, and rocks measuring 8 to 10 inches. High grass and weeds are growing in the cracks.
Wash is present in the runway safety zone.
The airport underlies a military operations area; pilots should be aware of restrictions and check NOTAMs before operations.
The parking ramp has blue perimeter lights.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Alternates
Polacca Airport has two alternates within 49 NM. The nearest alternate is Chinle Municipal, 45.41 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at P10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway condition at Polacca Airport (P10)?
Runway 04/22 at Polacca Airport is reported as rough, with large cracks, holes, patches, and rocks measuring 8 to 10 inches. High grass and weeds are also noted growing in the cracks. Pilots should factor in this surface condition before operating there.
Is fuel available at PXL?
No fuel type or grade is listed in current data for Polacca Airport (PXL). The field is unattended, so any fuel arrangement would need to be confirmed independently before a flight is planned.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Polacca Airport?
The nearest customs facility to Polacca Airport (PXL) is KSDL, located approximately 149 nautical miles away. Polacca itself has no onsite customs service, so clearance arrangements must route through that facility.