Airports / Arizona / AVW
Marana Regional Airport.
Marana, Arizona · 2,031 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
81 ratings
0
Operators based
2,031
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#12 / 48
Arizona airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 81 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated AZ fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Marana Regional Airport, listed as KAVQ / AVW, is a general aviation field in Marana, Arizona. Field elevation is 2,031 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list AVW as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA, 22 nm), Tucson International Airport (TUS, 23 nm), and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 58 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,901-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from AVW are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Avra Valley and Marana Auxiliary Army Airfield No. 2. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AVW to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KAVQ
IATA
AVW
FAA / Local
AVQ
Elevation
2,031 ft
Coordinates
32.4091° N · 111.2162° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AZ fields
state range 213–7,054 ft
At 2,031 ft, AVW sits lower than 67% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,901 ft
- 12/306,901 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/213,892 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,901 ft
AVW's 6,901 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmDMADavis Monthan Air Force BaseTucson
- 23nmTUSTucson International AirportTucson
- 58nmAZAMesa Gateway AirportMesa
- 62nmOLSNogales International AirportNogales
- 66nmFHUSierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air FieldFort Huachuca / Sierra Vista
- 72nmNOGNogales International AirportNogales
Location
Open the full mapKAVQ · Marana Regional Airport · Marana, AZ
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AVW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 295 nm | 1h 5m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 381 nm | 1h 17m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 460 nm | 1h 28m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 482 nm | 1h 31m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 504 nm | 1h 34m |
| Denver (DEN) | 548 nm | 1h 40m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 631 nm | 1h 52m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 673 nm | 1h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AVW?
- Marana Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,901 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AVW?
- Marana Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,901 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AVW?
- The closest alternate is Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), about 22 nm away, followed by Tucson International Airport (TUS) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AVW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 5m (295 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 17m (381 nm), Aspen about 1h 28m (460 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.