Airports / Arizona / DVT
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
Phoenix, Arizona · 1,478 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
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142 ratings
1
Operators based
1,478
Elevation ft
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#18 / 48
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4.5★ across 142 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated AZ fields.
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, listed as KDVT / DVT, is a general aviation field in Phoenix, Arizona. The airport sits 1,478 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Executive Aircraft Services, Inc. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX, 16 nm), Luke Air Force Base (LUF, 18 nm), and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 31 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,196-foot paved runway, DVT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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1 FBO serves KDVT. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Cutter Aviation Phoenix Deer Valley
Your FBO? Claim it, freeThe Cutter Aviation Deer Valley Airport location in North Phoenix is an excellent alternative to a SDL/Scottsdale FBO for operators of large aircraft. We offer highly competitive fuel prices, ample ramp space, easy arrival and departures, and quick access to nearby freeways into Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Phoenix. Tara Creel-Cesena General Manager, Phoenix Deer Valley (DVT) 623.581.1444
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KDVT
IATA
DVT
FAA / Local
DVT
Elevation
1,478 ft
Coordinates
33.6883° N · 112.0830° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AZ fields
state range 213–7,054 ft
At 1,478 ft, DVT sits lower than 74% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,196 ft
- 07R/25L8,196 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07L/25R4,500 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,196 ft
DVT's 8,196 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 16nmPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPhoenix
- 18nmLUFLuke Air Force BaseGlendale
- 31nmAZAMesa Gateway AirportMesa
- 60nmPRCPrescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love FieldPrescott
- 90nmFLGFlagstaff Pulliam AirportFlagstaff
- 105nmINWWinslow Lindbergh Regional AirportWinslow
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKDVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport · Phoenix, AZ
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DVT 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) | 209 nm | 53m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 321 nm | 1h 9m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 417 nm | 1h 22m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 426 nm | 1h 23m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 435 nm | 1h 25m |
| Denver (DEN) | 514 nm | 1h 36m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 599 nm | 1h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DVT?
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport's longest paved runway is 8,196 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 DVT?
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,196 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at DVT?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Phoenix Deer Valley Airport as a home base, including Executive Aircraft Services, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport?
- One FBO serves DVT: Cutter Aviation Phoenix Deer Valley. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to DVT?
- The closest alternate is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 16 nm away, followed by Luke Air Force Base (LUF) at 18 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DVT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 53m (209 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 9m (321 nm), Aspen about 1h 22m (417 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.