Airports / Arizona / DUG
Bisbee Douglas International Airport.
Douglas Bisbee, Arizona · 4,154 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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5 ratings
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Operators based
4,154
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field (FHU).
Overview
Bisbee Douglas International Airport (KDUG / DUG) sits in Douglas Bisbee, Arizona, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 4,154 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 DUG for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field (FHU, 39 nm), Nogales International Airport (OLS, 64 nm), and Nogales International Airport (NOG, 72 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,430-foot paved runway, DUG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from DUG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Douglas Bisbee.
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Field capability
ICAO
KDUG
IATA
DUG
FAA / Local
DUG
Elevation
4,154 ft
Coordinates
31.4641° N · 109.6046° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AZ fields
state range 213–7,054 ft
At 4,154 ft, DUG sits higher than 52% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,430 ft
- 17/356,430 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/264,966 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,430 ft
DUG's 6,430 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, and at 4,154 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 39nmFHUSierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air FieldFort Huachuca / Sierra Vista
- 64nmOLSNogales International AirportNogales
- 72nmNOGNogales International AirportNogales
- 78nmDMADavis Monthan Air Force BaseTucson
- 78nmTUSTucson International AirportTucson
- 102nmSVCGrant County AirportSilver City
Location
Open the full mapKDUG · Bisbee Douglas International Airport · Douglas Bisbee, AZ
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DUG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 174 nm | 48m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 392 nm | 1h 19m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 477 nm | 1h 31m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 485 nm | 1h 32m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 508 nm | 1h 35m |
| Denver (DEN) | 558 nm | 1h 42m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 572 nm | 1h 44m |
| Austin (AUS) | 620 nm | 1h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DUG?
- Bisbee Douglas International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,430 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 DUG?
- Bisbee Douglas International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,430 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DUG?
- The closest alternate is Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field (FHU), about 39 nm away, followed by Nogales International Airport (OLS) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DUG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 19m (392 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 31m (477 nm), Aspen about 1h 32m (485 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.