About the Airport
Payson Municipal Airport is a thriving general aviation airport serving the Town of Payson and the surrounding Rim Country. The airport features a single runway (Runway 6-24) measuring 5,504 feet in length, which is capable of accommodating a wide range of general aviation aircraft, from single engine piston airplanes to small- and mid-size business jets. Available services/amenities include an on-site restaurant, a fly-in campground, aircraft maintenance providers, fuel, a courtesy car, and flight training. The airport is a major contributor to the local economy, with an output of nearly $11.0 million in economic benefits.
What's a Master Plan?
A Master Plan is a proactive document that identifies and then plans for future facility needs to ensure that airport management can coordinate project approvals, design, financing, and construction to avoid experiencing detrimental effects due to inadequate facilities. The ultimate goal of the study is to provide systematic guidelines for the airport’s overall maintenance, development, and operation.
Why Update the
Master Plan?
The town of Payson has contracted with Coffman Associates, a national airport planning firm, to prepare an update to the airport’s Master Plan. The most recent Master Plan for Payson Municipal Airport was completed in 2009. Coffman Associates has partnered with Martinez Geospatial for GIS assistance, and SWCA to assist with the environmental aspects of the study.
Through coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Aeronautics Group, the Master Plan's aim is to properly plan for the timely development of the airport to ensure its continued viability from a functional, social, and environmental perspective.