Airport · FAA-LID · US
Class GLa Cholla Airpark
Live conditions at 57AZ
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Aerial view · 57AZ
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for 57AZ — most non-towered fields, heliports, seaplane bases, and private strips fall here. Below: aerial imagery showing the actual field, runways, taxiways, and surroundings.
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, USDA FSA
Runways at 57AZ
3 runway ends on file. Longest: 4,670 ft. Max gradient: 1.40% (noticeable slope — affects performance)
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 21.9° | 4,670 ft | 44 ft | Asphalt (good) | Yes | 1.40% |
| 19 | 265° | 4,670 ft | 44 ft | Asphalt (good) | Yes | 1.40% |
| HI | — | 44 ft | 44 ft | Asphalt (good) | No | — |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Communications
1 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- UNIC UNICOM 122.900
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Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for 57AZ, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom.
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Not yet translated · raw FAA text (2 sentences)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·ROTORCRAFT USE LEFT TFC PAT; TAXI TO RWY CNTRLN & MANEUVER W; PARK 125 FT W OF CNTRLN; FOLLOW SIGNS.
- ·FOR CD CTC TUCSON APCH AT 520-829-6121.
Field profile
Wikipedia
Read full article ↗La Cholla Airpark is a private airpark located in Oro Valley, Pima County, Arizona, United States, 8 miles northwest of the central business district of Tucson. La Cholla Airpark was founded in 1972 and includes 122 homes and buildable lots in the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains. A 4,500 foot air strip is situated at the center of the community.
Use
Private
Ownership
Private
Scheduled service
No
NTSB events at 57AZ
8 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
9
since 1982
Fatal
1
11.1% of total
Last 5 years
0
no recent events
Last 10 years
1
≈ 0.1/yr
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Last 10 years · n=1
- Other 1
All time · n=8
- Other 3
- Loss of control 2
- Fuel exhaustion / starvation 1
- Controlled flight into terrain 1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
Designees in AZ
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as 57AZ — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
2,748
Flight Instructors
A&P
8,011
Mechanics
AME
32
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
19
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DPRE
2
Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)
DAR-F
9
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
7
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
9
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
46
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
124
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
APD
20
Aircrew Program Designees (APD)
TCE
23
Training Center Evaluators (TCE)
ODA
11
Organizational Designations
Schools
61
Flight Schools
FBO
57
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
19
Flying Clubs
Repair
8
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
20
EAA Chapters
DPEs near 57AZ
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Edwin Schroll | Marana | AZ | 7 nm |
| Benjamin John Braff | Tucson | AZ | 19 nm |
| Dawn Echolouise Zurcher | Tucson | AZ | 19 nm |
| Kimberly Brown | Tucson | AZ | 19 nm |
| Steven Daniel Brimmer | Tucson | AZ | 19 nm |
| Denise Maria Williams | Casa Grande | AZ | 47 nm |
| Anthony Jack Jobusch | Chandler | AZ | 66 nm |
| Clayton Andrew Beckmann | Chandler | AZ | 66 nm |
| Henry Curtis Brunjes | Chandler | AZ | 66 nm |
| Jeffrey Peter Gerencser | Chandler | AZ | 66 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near 57AZ
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Scott Chesebro | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Alan Robert Clark | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Robert Lamar Owsley | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Thomas Arno Patzke | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Patricia Marie Anderson | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Patrick Francis Mackin | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Richard Elmer Van De Wall | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Douglas Daniel Mcconville | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Thomas Stewart Imrich | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Dennis Morales | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near 57AZ
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert William Alexander | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Brian Scott Chesebro | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Larry Kenneth Clark | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Robert Lamar Owsley | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Mark James Seitz | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Joseph James Cameron | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Paul Richard Coltrin | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Douglas Daniel Mcconville | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Ara Agnello | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
| Frank Wayne Pitts Ii | Oro Valley | AZ | 2 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near 57AZ
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sonora Avionics, Inc. Tucson, AZ | 21 nm |
| Arizona Aeropainting Eloy, AZ | 37 nm |
| Miller Avionics Nogales, AZ | 62 nm |
| FLITE Instruments & Avionics Chandler, AZ | 64 nm |
| Arizona Aircraft Interior Design, Inc. Mesa, AZ | 71 nm |
| Falcon Executive Aviation Mesa, AZ | 71 nm |
| Aero Panache Scottsdale, AZ | 84 nm |
| SawyerMX Scottsdale, AZ | 84 nm |
| Exclusive Aircraft Interiors Las Cruces, NM | 207 nm |
| El Paso Aero & Avionics Associates El Paso, TX | 238 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for 57AZ: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗