Chandler Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use
airportAn airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
located three miles (5 km) southeast of the
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of
Chandler-Demographics:As of the Census of 2010, there were 236,123 people, 86,924 households, and 60,212 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 1.5% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 21.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.3%...
, a city in
Maricopa County-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*73.0% White*5.0% Black*2.1% Native American*3.5% Asian*0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.5% Two or more races*12.7% Other races*29.6% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
,
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,
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.
Although most U.S. airports use the same three-letter
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for the
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and
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, Chandler Municipal Airport is assigned
CHD by the FAA but has no designation from the IATA (which assigned
CHD to
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway AirportPhoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport , formerly Williams Gateway Airport and Williams Air Force Base , is a commercial airport located in the southeastern area of the city of Mesa, Arizona, and southeast of Phoenix, in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The airport is owned and operated by the...
in
Mesa, ArizonaAccording to the 2010 Census, the racial composition of Mesa was as follows:* White: 77.1% * Hispanic or Latino : 26.54%* Black or African American: 3.5%* Two or more races: 3.4%* Native American: 2.4%...
- since redesignated by the IATA as
AZA).
As per
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records, the airport had 1,231 passenger boardings (enplanements) in
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2005. According to the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2007–2011, Chandler Municipal is a
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airport and is also categorized as a
reliever airport.The Chandler Municipal Airport operates more than 203,000 flights per year. It is one of the nation’s top 50 busiest general aviation airports. It adds to Arizona’s economy by bringing in more than $53 million annually. At present, no commercial airlines operate in and out of the Chandler Municipal Airport. There are no plans to introduce this service in the near future.
The airport has built and improved a heliport facility, airport signage, and aircraft parking space by 10 acres with 90 tie-down spaces. These improvements were made over the last 6 years and cost about $7 million. Currently the privately owned parking spaces are at 100% capacity. Affiliated Property Management is the name of the company/HOA that controls the privately owned hangars.
Recent Operations Data (takeoffs or landings):
2004: 233,219
2005: 227,150
2006: 268,093
2007: 260,636
2008: 254,267
2009: 205,771
Facilities
Chandler Municipal Airport covers 406 acres (164 ha) and has two
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paved
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s: 4R/22L measuring 4,850 x 75 ft (1,478 x 23 m) and 4L/22R measuring 4,401 x 75 ft (1,341 x 23 m). It also has one
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with a 100 x 100 ft (30 x 30 m)
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surface.
There is also a diner on site, named the Hangar Cafe.
FLIGHT SCHOOLS
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Quantum Helicopters
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Flight school and it offers rotorcraft flight training as well as charter flights.
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Chandler Air Service
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FBO and FAA approved flight school that offers training for all fixed-wing pilot certificates from private through ATP.
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Wings 270
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Flight school located here that train pilots from private through instrument licenses.
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MAINTENANCE FACILITES
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Chandler Aviation
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Offers a variety of maintenance services, parts, and accessories.
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Performance Aviation
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Offers all aircraft maintenance services.
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Mesquite Avionics
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Troubleshooting, repair, and installing of aircraft avionics.
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Aircraft Engine Specialists
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Engine overhaul, prop-strike, over-speed, and other engine repair.
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Flite Instruments
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Provides aircraft instrument repair and overhaul.
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CHARTER SERVICES
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Baha Bush Pilots
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Provide information on private planes flying to and from Mexico and other Latin destinations.
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Desert and Island Air Charter
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Offers private airplane charters to over 500 southwest locations in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
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Southwest Aircraft Charter
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Charter and management company.
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MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
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Downing Aviation Associates
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Consulting and engineering contracting firm for aviation companies.
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Softcom Products
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Manufactures headsets and other accessories.
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The Hangar Café
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On-site eatery that offers outdoor seating for breakfast and lunch.
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