Airports / Arizona / CFT
Greenlee County Airport.
Clifton, Arizona · 3,798 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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3 ratings
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Operators based
3,798
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
Grant County Airport (SVC).
Overview
Located in Clifton, Arizona, Greenlee County Airport (KCFT / CFT) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 3,798 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CFT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Grant County Airport (SVC, 57 nm), Deming Municipal Airport (DMN, 86 nm), and Show Low Regional Airport (SOW, 88 nm). With a single 4,978-foot paved runway, CFT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from CFT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Clifton.
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Field capability
ICAO
KCFT
IATA
CFT
FAA / Local
CFT
Elevation
3,798 ft
Coordinates
32.9570° N · 109.2114° 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 3,798 ft, CFT sits lower than 52% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,978 ft
- 07/254,978 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,978 ft
CFT's 4,978 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 57nmSVCGrant County AirportSilver City
- 86nmDMNDeming Municipal AirportDeming
- 88nmSOWShow Low Regional AirportShow Low
- 92nmDUGBisbee Douglas International AirportDouglas Bisbee
- 97nmDMADavis Monthan Air Force BaseTucson
- 99nmTCSTruth or Consequences Municipal AirportTruth or Consequences
Location
Open the full mapKCFT · Greenlee County Airport · Clifton, AZ
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CFT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 141 nm | 44m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 349 nm | 1h 13m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 393 nm | 1h 19m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 416 nm | 1h 22m |
| Denver (DEN) | 469 nm | 1h 29m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 470 nm | 1h 30m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 489 nm | 1h 32m |
| Austin (AUS) | 613 nm | 1h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CFT?
- Greenlee County Airport's longest paved runway is 4,978 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 CFT?
- Greenlee County Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,978 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CFT?
- The closest alternate is Grant County Airport (SVC), about 57 nm away, followed by Deming Municipal Airport (DMN) at 86 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CFT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 13m (349 nm), Aspen about 1h 19m (393 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 22m (416 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.