5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Being dropped off is easy, the team at the airport is super nice, the TSA reps aren’t pushy like those at larger airports, snack bar is nice, and there are…”
Carlos Peralta5★ on Google
Airports / Arizona / PRC
Medium airport · PRC
Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field.
Prescott, Arizona · 5,045 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
274 ratings
0
Operators based
5,045
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Prescott, ArizonaELEV 5,045 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
274
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
5,045
Field elevation
feet above sea level
47
Nearest alternate
nm to FLG
Field standing
#9 / 48
Arizona airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 274 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated AZ fields.
47 nm
To the nearest alternate
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG).
Overview
Located in Prescott, Arizona, Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (KPRC / PRC) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 5,045 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
PRC has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG, 47 nm), Luke Air Force Base (LUF, 67 nm), and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX, 76 nm). PRC offers 3 runways, the longest 7,619-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Sedona, AZ destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from PRC, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KPRC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Cutter Aviation Prescott
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated in historic Prescott, Arizona, we aren’t just a stopover, there’s plenty to see and do. And if you are just flying through, expect premium line services and superlative amenities from our staff. Matt Pruett General Manager - PRC 928.515.3616
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-21:00
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The United and TSA agents are delightful and very polite.”
KL Williams5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Being dropped off is easy, the team at the airport is super nice, the TSA reps aren’t pushy like those at larger airports, snack bar is nice, and there are…”
Carlos Peralta5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KPRC
IATA
PRC
FAA / Local
PRC
Elevation
5,045 ft
Coordinates
34.6535° N · 112.4199° 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
Yes
Elevation vs AZ fields
state range 213–7,054 ft
At 5,045 ft, PRC sits higher than 72% 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
3 runways
longest 7,619 ft
- 03R/21L7,619 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/304,408 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03L/21R4,395 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,619 ft
PRC's 7,619 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 5,045 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.
- 47nmFLGFlagstaff Pulliam AirportFlagstaff
- 67nmLUFLuke Air Force BaseGlendale
- 76nmPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPhoenix
- 79nmGCNGrand Canyon National Park AirportGrand Canyon - Tusayan
- 83nmIGMKingman AirportKingman
- 86nmINWWinslow Lindbergh Regional AirportWinslow
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPRC · Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field · Prescott, AZ
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PRC 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) | 159 nm | 46m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 302 nm | 1h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 369 nm | 1h 15m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 382 nm | 1h 17m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 399 nm | 1h 20m |
| Denver (DEN) | 484 nm | 1h 32m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 514 nm | 1h 36m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PRC?
- Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field's longest paved runway is 7,619 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 PRC?
- Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,619 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field?
- One FBO serves PRC: Cutter Aviation Prescott. 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 PRC?
- The closest alternate is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), about 47 nm away, followed by Luke Air Force Base (LUF) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PRC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 6m (302 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 15m (369 nm), Aspen about 1h 17m (382 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.