Papago Army Heliport
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About Papago Army Heliport
Papago Army Heliport is a United States Army heliport at Papago Park Military Reservation. It is home to the 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment. The airport is 6 miles east of the central business district of Phoenix, a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is 3.5 miles northeast of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 600 ft / 183 m | 400 ft | Asph/ Conc | Unlit | Open |
Navaids(1)
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX CLASS B AREA A | Class B | Controlled | GND | 9000 ft MSL |
| PHOENIX CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 5000 ft MSL | 9000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Corporate Tower | 341 ft | 1,056 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 295 ft | 1,125 ft | — |
| Summit at Copper Square | 249 ft | 1,125 ft | — |
| Meridian Bank Building | 246 ft | 1,145 ft | — |
| Chase Field | 243 ft | 1,181 ft | — |
| Arizona Center Tower | 240 ft | 1,070 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 240 ft | 1,243 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Papago Army Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Papago Army Heliport located?
Papago Army Heliport is heliport located in Phoenix, United States, at an elevation of 1,250 ft (381 m).
How many runways does Papago Army Heliport have?
Papago Army Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 600 ft / 183 m.
What time zone is Papago Army Heliport in?
Papago Army Heliport is in the America/Phoenix time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Papago Army Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Papago Army Heliport is approximately 9.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Papago Army Heliport?
The nearest airport to Papago Army Heliport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 3 nm to the sw, followed by Mountain View Park Glider Landing Zone and Sunnyslope Glider Landing Zone.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Papago Army Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.