Tuba City Airport (T03), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tuba City Airport, also known by its identifier T03, is a public-use, unattended field in northern Arizona at an elevation of 4,513 feet, with a single paved runway serving light business aviation traffic. The field sits within the region served by Indian Health Services aviation, and it lies roughly 38 nautical miles from Grand Canyon National Park and 46 nautical miles from Valle. There is no onsite customs service; the nearest customs-equipped airport is Scottsdale (KSDL), about 150 nautical miles away.
Runways
Tuba City Airport has one paved runway, 15/33, 6,230 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
Tuba City Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Scottsdale (KSDL), 151 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tuba City Airport recorded 187 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at Tuba City Airport concentrates in the spring months, peaking in May, and drops to its lowest level in July.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 33 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tuba City Airport averages 25.6 days above 90°F in July and 28.5 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.8°F, and December the coldest, at 46.3°F.
Weather station is 7.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tuba City Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
PAPI is pilot-activated for runways 15 and 33, and medium-intensity runway lighting for runway 15/33 is controlled via CTAF.
The northern 1,500 feet of the runway has undulations exceeding 10 inches.
Livestock is present on the airport.
Airport access is associated with Indian Health Services.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tuba City Airport has two airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Grand Canyon National Park (KGCN), 38.04 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs service at Tuba City Airport (T03)?
Tuba City Airport, identifier T03, has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Scottsdale Airport (KSDL), located about 150 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance near this part of northern Arizona need to route through that facility or another designated port of entry beforehand.
What runway is available at T03 Tuba City?
T03 Tuba City has a single paved runway, 15/33, measuring 6,230 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. It is equipped with a pilot-activated PAPI on both ends and medium-intensity runway lighting, both controlled via CTAF since the field is unattended. This is also the airport's longest paved surface.
How busy is Tuba City Airport in terms of business aviation traffic?
Tuba City Airport recorded 187 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 213 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic is uneven through the year, with May seeing the highest count at 33 operations and July the lowest at 6. Dispatchers should expect a quiet field with light, variable movement rather than a steady operational tempo.
Are there any surface hazards to know about at Tuba City Airport?
Yes, Tuba City Airport has recorded surface irregularities on part of its runway. The northern 1,500 feet of the runway has undulations exceeding 10 inches, which can affect ground handling and rollout. The airport also reports livestock present on the field, another factor for crews to account for during arrival and departure.