The Town of Payson and the Payson Municipal Airport are located in the northern portion of Gila County, Arizona.  Situated in the “heart” of Arizona, the Town of Payson is just below the Mogollon Rim of Central Arizona.  Completely surrounded by the 2.9 million acre Tonto National Forest, the town is bordered on three sides by the largest stand of Ponderosa pines trees in the world. 

At an elevation of 5,000 feet and surrounded by rolling hills and mountain vistas, the regional climate is characterized by four mild seasons.  The average daily maximum temperate ranges from 53 degrees F in January to 93 degrees F in July.  The normal daily minimum temperature ranges from 24 degrees F in January to 59 degrees F in July.  On average, the region can expect 21 inches of precipitation annually.  Payson is located midway between Phoenix (90 miles to the south) and Flagstaff (92 miles to the northwest). 

The general aviation airport runway length is 5,500 feet x 75 feet wide with a 06/24 directional at an elevation of 5,141 MSL. It consists of asphalt surface material, a load bearing strength of 40,000 pounds SWL with non precision markings and medium intensity lighting.  There is a 50 x 50 feet concrete helipad.

Airport Identifier: KPAN

Unicom: 122.8                        WXAWOS: 119.325 (928-472-4260)

Latitude:   34-15-24.6N
Longitude: 111-20-21.3W

Magnetic Variation:  12E

Traffic Pattern Altitude: AGL
6,200    Light aircraft
6,700     Heavy Aircraft
5,700     Helicopters

Time Zone: UTC -7 (year round; does not observe DST)

APCH/DEP SERVICE PROVIDED BY ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC ON FREQS 124.85/239.05 (GLOBE NR 1 RCAG).

Sectional Chart: Phoenix       FSS tie-in: Prescott 1-800-WX-BRIEF

Complete information at: http://www.airnav.com/airport/KPAN

Taxi Service:
Payson Taxi (928) 951-1159