Scottsdale Airport (SDL)
Located 9 miles north of Scottsdale's downtown area and in close proximity to a wide range of world-class resorts, hotels, restaurants, and golf courses (Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau), Scottsdale Airport is an ideal choice for vacationers and business travelers. With an average median temperature of 70 degrees and an average of 360 VFR days a year, Scottsdale provides the country's best year-around flying conditions.
With approximately 202,000 operations in 2004, Scottsdale Airport is one of the busiest single runway facilities in the nation. Approximately 10,000 passengers a year travel through Scottsdale Airport to see the numerous sights across the state of Arizona. In 1995, the Arizona Department of Transportation presented Scottsdale with the Arizona Airport of the Year award. In addition, one of the Fixed Base Operators located at Scottsdale Airport has been rated among the top 50 by "Professional Pilots Magazine" every year since 1993.
Scottsdale Airport and its surrounding Commerce Airpark is a major economic asset for the City of Scottsdale. Centrally located in Scottsdale's only industrial-zoned area, the Airport and Commerce Airpark are primary sources of employment. The Commerce Airpark area is headquarters to over 30 national/regional corporations and home to nearly 2,200 small and medium-sized businesses with over 42,000 jobs.
The Airport at a Glance
Scottsdale Airport began in June 22, 1942, as Thunderbird Field II, a basic training facility for World War II Army Air Corps pilots.In 1966, the City of Scottsdale purchased the airfield from the Arizona Conference of Seventh Day Adventists.
The first business jets landed at Scottsdale Airport in August 1967.
The first airpark tenant broke ground in August 1968.
The airport is open 24 hours a day.
More than 450 aircraft based at Scottsdale Airport, from single engine recreational planes to numerous corporate jets.
Runway: 03/21, 8,249 feet long, 100 feet wide.
The FAA control tower is open Scottsdale Airport began in June 22, 1942, as Thunderbird Field II, a basic training facility for World War II Army Air Corps pilots.
In 1966, the City of Scottsdale purchased the airfield from the Arizona Conference of Seventh Day Adventists.
The first business jets landed at Scottsdale Airport in August 1967. The first airpark tenant broke ground in August 1968.
The airport is open 24 hours a day. More than 450 aircraft based at Scottsdale Airport, from single engine recreational planes to numerous corporate jets.
Runway: 03/21, 8,249 feet long, 100 feet wide. The FAA control tower is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
More than 10 million gallons of aviation fuel were pumped at SDL in 2004.
The most recent Noise Compatibility
Study was completed in 2005.
The most recent Airport Master Plan
for SDL was completed in 1997.
(480) 312-2321 (480) 312-8480 Fax
( Located at Butherus Drive & North Airport Drive )
Scottsdale Airport is a general aviation reliever facility with no
commercial commuter or airline service, and is home to many
corporate aircraft in the valley.