Airports / Arizona / LUF
Luke Air Force Base.
Glendale, Arizona · 1,085 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
389 ratings
2
Operators based
1,085
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Glendale, Arizona, Luke Air Force Base (KLUF / LUF) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,085 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Airwest Helicopters and Fox Aviation, LLC are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX, 20 nm), Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 39 nm), and Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC, 67 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,000-foot paved runway, LUF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LUF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Glendale.
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Field capability
ICAO
KLUF
IATA
LUF
FAA / Local
LUF
Elevation
1,085 ft
Coordinates
33.5350° N · 112.3830° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AZ fields
state range 213–7,054 ft
At 1,085 ft, LUF sits lower than 85% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,000 ft
- 03L/21R10,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03R/21L9,912 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
LUF's 10,000 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 operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 20nmPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPhoenix
- 39nmAZAMesa Gateway AirportMesa
- 67nmPRCPrescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love FieldPrescott
- 103nmFLGFlagstaff Pulliam AirportFlagstaff
- 112nmDMADavis Monthan Air Force BaseTucson
- 112nmTUSTucson International AirportTucson
Location
Open the full mapKLUF · Luke Air Force Base · Glendale, AZ
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LUF 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) | 205 nm | 53m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 307 nm | 1h 7m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 433 nm | 1h 24m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 436 nm | 1h 25m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 451 nm | 1h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 531 nm | 1h 38m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 546 nm | 1h 40m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 610 nm | 1h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LUF?
- Luke Air Force Base's longest paved runway is 10,000 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 LUF?
- Luke Air Force Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LUF?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Luke Air Force Base as a home base, including Airwest Helicopters, Fox Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LUF?
- The closest alternate is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 20 nm away, followed by Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LUF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 53m (205 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 7m (307 nm), Aspen about 1h 24m (433 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.