Scottsdale Airport (KSDL)

15000 N Airport Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. The airport is in north-central Scottsdale, roughly 9 miles north of downtown Scottsdale and about a 20-minute drive from Old Town and the city's major resorts.

Scottsdale Airport does not have scheduled commercial airline service. All traffic is general aviation: private jets, corporate aircraft, charter flights, turboprops, and flight training.

Most Scottsdale resorts are 8-15 minutes by car. The Four Seasons, Sanctuary on Camelback, and Andaz Scottsdale are all within a 15-minute drive. Many offer courtesy pickup from the FBO.

Two FBOs operate on the field: Signature Flight Support on the east side and Ross Aviation on the west side. Both offer full-service ground handling, Jet-A fueling, passenger lounges, and hangar space. Signature also hosts on-field CBP customs clearance, and Ross handles aircraft up to the size of a Global Express.

Yes. CBP (Customs and Border Protection) services are available at SDL. International arrivals can clear customs on the field. Advance eAPIS filing is required for international flights.

8,249 feet by 100 feet (asphalt). The single Runway 3/21 accommodates nearly every private jet in production, including the Gulfstream G700, Bombardier Global 7500, and Dassault Falcon 8X. Note that the runway carries a 75,000 lb maximum certificated takeoff weight limit; aircraft from 75,000 to 100,000 lbs require Prior Permission (PPR).

Yes. The 8,249-foot runway accommodates large-cabin jets such as the Gulfstream G650 and Global 7500. Be aware of the 75,000 lb maximum takeoff weight restriction (PPR required from 75,000 to 100,000 lbs), and that summer heat raises density altitude, so operators commonly adjust fuel loads or departure times. Runway length itself is not the limiting factor.

Yes, SDL operates 24/7 with a control tower. The City of Scottsdale maintains a voluntary noise curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.; touch-and-go operations are prohibited between 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m., and engine run-ups between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. except in emergencies.

Charter costs depend on aircraft and destination. A light jet to Las Vegas runs approximately $6,000-$9,000 one-way. A midsize to Los Angeles costs $12,000-$18,000. A super-mid to New York runs $35,000-$45,000. Contact The Jet Finder for a specific quote.

The City of Scottsdale. The airport has been under city ownership since 1966 and is overseen by the city with guidance from the Scottsdale Airport Advisory Commission.

KSDL. The IATA and FAA identifier is SDL. Use KSDL for international flight plans and SDL for domestic operations.

Yes. At 1,510 feet elevation and summer temperatures exceeding 110°F, density altitude at SDL can reach 4,500-5,500 feet. This affects takeoff performance, particularly for lighter jets. Operators adjust fuel loads, passenger counts, or schedule early morning departures.

An ILS to Runway 21, RNAV (GPS) approaches to both runway ends (3 and 21), and visual approaches. The ILS provides reliable instrument access during the occasional dust storm or monsoon weather event.

Peak traffic occurs during the Waste Management Phoenix Open (late January/early February), MLB Spring Training (March), and the fall-winter snowbird season (October through April). Super Bowl weeks in the Phoenix area also generate significant charter volume.

1,510 feet above mean sea level. The desert elevation combined with extreme summer heat is the primary operational consideration for performance-limited departures.

Yes, a voluntary curfew runs 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. When a confirmed noise complaint is filed, the airport sends operators a 'voluntary curfew letter' requesting cooperation. Touch-and-go operations are prohibited 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. and engine run-ups 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (emergencies excepted). Aircraft not meeting Stage III noise standards are asked to use Runway 3 for departures and Runway 21 for arrivals.