Palm Valley Tucson Airport

Marana, US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Closed Airport

ICAO

US-10188

IATA

-

Elevation

2139 ft

Region

US-AZ

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 32.299018Β° N, -111.316733Β° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: 4AZ0 4AZ0 4AZ0

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Technical Information

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
17/35 4000 ft 200 ft DIRT Active

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
Closure Date

Circa 2012. The airport was still depicted on the 2009 Phoenix Sectional Chart and appeared intact in 2011 aerial photos. However, by 2013, satellite imagery shows the runway being actively demolished and the site being graded for new construction.

Reason for Closure

Real estate development and urban encroachment. The rapid growth of the Town of Marana made the land significantly more valuable for residential housing than for use as a private airport. The property was sold to developers to build a large housing community.

Current Status

The site has been completely redeveloped into a portion of the 'Gladden Farms' master-planned residential community. The entire airport, including the runway, taxiways, and hangars, has been demolished. The land is now covered with single-family homes, streets, and neighborhood infrastructure. There are no remaining traces of the former airport.

Historical Significance

Palm Valley Airport (formerly FAA identifier: AZ96) was a privately owned, public-use general aviation airport established sometime between 1970 and 1979. It featured a single, well-maintained 5,100-foot asphalt runway (12/30) and several hangars located on the southwest side. The airport primarily served the local community of private pilots in the Tucson and Marana area, catering to single-engine and light twin-engine aircraft. Its significance was local, providing crucial infrastructure for general aviation enthusiasts and businesses in a growing region before it was overtaken by suburban development.

Reopening Prospects

None. The airport is permanently closed, as the land has been irrevocably repurposed for high-density residential use. There are no plans, nor is there any possibility, for the airport to be re-established at this location.

Nearby Airports

Taylor Field
US-9440
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Closed Airport
~1 km away
The Ultralight Strip Ultralightport
4AZ8
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~3 km away
Tucker Road Landing Field
US-4168
Marana, US
Small Airport
~5 km away
Tucson Compressor Station Airport
US-6142
Marana, US
Closed Airport
~8 km away
Avra Field
US-1395
Marana, US
Closed Airport
~9 km away
Gasline Strip
US-1656
Marana, US
Small Airport
~10 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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