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Airports / Arizona / GLB
Small airport · GLB
San Carlos Apache Airport.
Globe, Arizona · 3,261 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.5/5
Google rating
15 ratings
0
Operators based
3,261
Elevation ft
Globe, ArizonaELEV 3,261 FTSmall airport
3.5
Google rating
15
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3,261
Field elevation
feet above sea level
50
Nearest alternate
nm to AZA
Field standing
50 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
Overview
San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) sits in Globe, Arizona, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 3,261 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 GLB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 50 nm), Show Low Regional Airport (SOW, 64 nm), and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX, 67 nm). With a single 6,500-foot paved runway, GLB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GLB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Globe.
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From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The western parking area is a bit rustic.”
Mary Larson4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KP13
IATA
GLB
FAA / Local
P13
Elevation
3,261 ft
Coordinates
33.3531° N · 110.6670° 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 3,261 ft, GLB sits lower than 59% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,500 ft
- 09/276,500 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,500 ft
GLB's 6,500 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.
- 50nmAZAMesa Gateway AirportMesa
- 64nmSOWShow Low Regional AirportShow Low
- 67nmPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPhoenix
- 72nmDMADavis Monthan Air Force BaseTucson
- 76nmTUSTucson International AirportTucson
- 87nmLUFLuke Air Force BaseGlendale
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GLB 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) | 275 nm | 1h 2m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 394 nm | 1h 19m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 397 nm | 1h 19m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 419 nm | 1h 22m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 451 nm | 1h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 486 nm | 1h 32m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 616 nm | 1h 50m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GLB?
- San Carlos Apache Airport's longest paved runway is 6,500 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 GLB?
- San Carlos Apache Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GLB?
- The closest alternate is Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), about 50 nm away, followed by Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GLB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 2m (275 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 19m (394 nm), Aspen about 1h 19m (397 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.