Sells Airport (E78), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Sells (E78) is an unattended public-use field in southern Arizona, roughly 50 nm from customs clearance at Tucson (KTUS). Its single asphalt runway serves general aviation traffic in a rural, low-density airspace environment.
Runways
Sells Airport has one paved runway, 04/22, 5,830 ft long and 60 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
Sells Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Tucson International (KTUS), 50 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Sells Airport averages 1.7 days above 90°F in July, 13.6 freeze days in December and 0.6 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.3°F, and December the coldest, at 50.4°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
Sells Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Trees and brush 10 to 12 feet tall are present 0 to 200 feet from the threshold on both sides. A berm approximately 3 feet high is located 100 feet from the threshold on the centerline, across the approach.
Trees and brush 15 to 18 feet tall line the primary surface along the full length of the runway on both sides. Edge drop-offs of 8 to 15 inches and ditches up to 3 feet deep are present within 3 feet of the runway edges. A tank truck is parked 16 feet from the edge near the midpoint.
A 12-foot tree is located 123 feet from the runway end, 59 feet right of centerline. A 4-foot fence is located 75 feet from the runway end, 40 feet left and right of centerline.
Runway markings consist of a 6-inch yellow centerline stripe only.
The runway surface shows large cracks, loose aggregate, and isolated holes.
Five tiedowns are located within the primary surface.
Livestock has been reported in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Sells Airport has five airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Sentiel, 38.29 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does E78 have on-site customs clearance?
Sells Airport (E78) has no on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is Tucson International (KTUS), located approximately 49.75 nm away, so aircraft requiring clearance must plan a stop there first.
What is the runway length and surface at Sells Airport?
Sells Airport's single runway, 04/22, is an asphalt surface measuring 5,830 feet long and 60 feet wide. This is the only paved runway serving the field, and the airport itself is unattended.
Are there obstructions near the runway at E78?
Yes, E78 has multiple close-in obstructions reported near the runway ends. These include trees and brush 15-18 feet tall running the full length on both sides, along with a berm, a fence, and edge drop-offs and ditches close to the runway edges.