Tombstone Municipal (P29), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tombstone Municipal Airport (P29) is an unattended public-use field in southeastern Arizona, sitting at 4,733 feet elevation with a single paved runway serving light general aviation and business traffic. There is no on-site customs facility here; the nearest customs airport of entry is Bisbee Douglas International (KDUG), about 25 nautical miles away. Operators should note the surrounding terrain includes brush and vegetation close to the runway environment, which is documented in the field's operational remarks below.
Runways
Tombstone Municipal has one paved runway, 06/24, 4,430 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
Tombstone Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Bisbee Douglas International (KDUG), 25 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tombstone Municipal recorded 1 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at Tombstone Municipal (P29) is concentrated in a narrow window, with the only recorded operation in the available data occurring in March.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 1 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tombstone Municipal averages 26.0 days above 90°F in June, 9.2 freeze days in December and 0.2 snow days in December. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 96.1°F, and December the coldest, at 61.0°F.
Weather station is 3.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tombstone Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Trees and bushes up to 15 feet tall are located within the primary surface.
Brush 2 to 6 feet tall is present on both sides of the runway.
Brush 2 to 4 feet tall extends from the threshold to 200 feet out, 55 to 125 feet left of centerline; brush 2 to 3 feet tall extends 60 to 125 feet right of centerline.
A ditch is located 220 feet east of the runway, perpendicular to the centerline. A 10-foot-deep ditch extends from the threshold to 200 feet out, 65 feet left of centerline. Brush 4 to 8 feet tall extends from the threshold to 200 feet out, 60 to 125 feet left of centerline. Brush 2 to 3 feet tall extends from the threshold to 200 feet out, 60 feet right of centerline.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center.
A gate code is required for access; contact airport management for details.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tombstone Municipal has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Aaf (KFHU), 17.24 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs service available at P29?
Tombstone Municipal (P29) has no on-site customs facility. The nearest customs airport of entry is Bisbee Douglas International (KDUG), located approximately 24.6 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KDUG rather than expecting service at Tombstone directly.
What is the runway configuration at Tombstone Municipal Airport?
Tombstone Municipal Airport has a single paved runway, designated 06/24, measuring 4,430 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface. Pilots should account for surrounding brush and terrain features noted in the field's obstruction remarks when planning approaches and departures.
How busy is Tombstone Municipal Airport for business aviation?
Tombstone Municipal (P29) recorded a total of 4 annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 1 attributed to business aviation. This places the field in a low-traffic category among general aviation airports. The limited operational volume reflects the airport's role as a small regional field rather than a business aviation hub.
What obstructions should pilots be aware of near P29?
Tombstone Municipal (P29) has documented brush and vegetation obstructions close to the runway, including growth of 2 to 6 feet along both sides of the runway and additional brush ranging from 2 to 8 feet within 200 feet of the threshold on both sides of the centerline. A drainage ditch is also noted 220 feet east of the runway, perpendicular to the centerline. Pilots should review these close-in obstruction details before operating at this unattended field.