Airports / Arizona / WTR
Whiteriver Airport.
Whiteriver, Arizona · 5,153 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
5 ratings
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Operators based
5,153
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Show Low Regional Airport (SOW).
Overview
Whiteriver Airport (WTR) is a general aviation field serving Whiteriver, Arizona. The airport sits 5,153 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 WTR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Show Low Regional Airport (SOW, 27 nm), Winslow Lindbergh Regional Airport (INW, 81 nm), and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 89 nm). With a single 6,288-foot paved runway, WTR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from WTR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Whiteriver.
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Field capability
ICAO
KE24
IATA
WTR
FAA / Local
E24
Elevation
5,153 ft
Coordinates
33.8102° N · 109.9866° 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 5,153 ft, WTR sits higher than 74% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,288 ft
- 01/196,288 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,288 ft
WTR's 6,288 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 5,153 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.
- 27nmSOWShow Low Regional AirportShow Low
- 81nmINWWinslow Lindbergh Regional AirportWinslow
- 89nmAZAMesa Gateway AirportMesa
- 103nmPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPhoenix
- 109nmDMADavis Monthan Air Force BaseTucson
- 112nmTUSTucson International AirportTucson
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WTR 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) | 288 nm | 1h 4m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 358 nm | 1h 14m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 380 nm | 1h 17m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 424 nm | 1h 23m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 430 nm | 1h 24m |
| Denver (DEN) | 444 nm | 1h 26m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 589 nm | 1h 46m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 645 nm | 1h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WTR?
- Whiteriver Airport's longest paved runway is 6,288 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 WTR?
- Whiteriver Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,288 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to WTR?
- The closest alternate is Show Low Regional Airport (SOW), about 27 nm away, followed by Winslow Lindbergh Regional Airport (INW) at 81 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WTR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 4m (288 nm), Aspen about 1h 14m (358 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 17m (380 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.