La Cholla Airpark (57AZ), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
La Cholla Airpark is a private-use general aviation field near Tucson, Arizona, serving low-volume business aviation traffic. The airport has a single paved runway and operates without a control tower.
Runways
La Cholla Airpark has one paved runway, 01/19, 4,670 ft long and 44 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
La Cholla Airpark has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
La Cholla Airpark does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Davis Monthan AFB (KDMA), 18 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
La Cholla Airpark recorded 220 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and December. Business aviation traffic at La Cholla Airpark concentrates in the September through December period, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 25 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
La Cholla Airpark has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Tucson Approach.
Rotorcraft use the left traffic pattern. Taxi to the runway centerline and maneuver to the west. Park 125 feet west of the centerline and follow posted signs.
Monitor 122.975 in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
La Cholla Airpark has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Marana Regional (KAVQ), 11.22 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 57AZ
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at La Cholla Airpark (57AZ)?
La Cholla Airpark offers 100LL only, with no Jet A on the field. Fuel service follows an on-call attendance schedule rather than fixed hours, so operators should plan arrivals accordingly.
What is the runway length at 57AZ?
La Cholla Airpark's primary runway, 01/19, is a 4,670-foot paved asphalt surface measuring 44 feet wide. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length, and it is the only runway suited to fixed-wing traffic.
Is customs clearance available at La Cholla Airpark?
La Cholla Airpark has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (KDMA), about 18 nautical miles away, though access there is military aircraft only.