2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“From the moment we arrived, Jim made us feel welcome, sharing his deep knowledge and passion for aviation and the facility.”
Hiosvany Muina5★ on Google
Airports / Arizona / MZJ
Small airport · MZJ
Pinal Airpark.
Marana, Arizona · 1,893 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
157 ratings
0
Operators based
1,893
Elevation ft
Marana, ArizonaELEV 1,893 FTSmall airport
4.3
Google rating
157
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,893
Field elevation
feet above sea level
31
Nearest alternate
nm to DMA
Field standing
31 nm
To the nearest alternate
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Marana, Arizona, Pinal Airpark (KMZJ / MZJ) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 1,893 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
MZJ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA, 31 nm), Tucson International Airport (TUS, 31 nm), and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 51 nm). MZJ offers a single 6,849-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MZJ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MZJ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Jim was very courteous and we organised a tour and provided all the necessary directions and details (which was brilliant as a non-Citizen of the US).”
Robbie Deveraux5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KMZJ
IATA
MZJ
FAA / Local
MZJ
Elevation
1,893 ft
Coordinates
32.5106° N · 111.3280° 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 1,893 ft, MZJ sits lower than 69% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,849 ft
- 12/306,849 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,849 ft
MZJ's 6,849 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 31nmDMADavis Monthan Air Force BaseTucson
- 31nmTUSTucson International AirportTucson
- 51nmAZAMesa Gateway AirportMesa
- 65nmPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPhoenix
- 70nmOLSNogales International AirportNogales
- 75nmFHUSierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air FieldFort Huachuca / Sierra Vista
Location
Open the full mapKMZJ · Pinal Airpark · Marana, AZ
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MZJ 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) | 286 nm | 1h 4m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 373 nm | 1h 16m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 458 nm | 1h 28m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 479 nm | 1h 31m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 498 nm | 1h 33m |
| Denver (DEN) | 546 nm | 1h 40m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 623 nm | 1h 51m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 667 nm | 1h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MZJ?
- Pinal Airpark's longest paved runway is 6,849 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 MZJ?
- Pinal Airpark has one runway; the longest measures 6,849 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MZJ?
- The closest alternate is Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), about 31 nm away, followed by Tucson International Airport (TUS) at 31 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MZJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 4m (286 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 16m (373 nm), Aspen about 1h 28m (458 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.