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Marana Regional Airport

Marana, United States

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Marana Regional Airport

Marana, United States
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General aviation hub serving the greater Tucson, Arizona region.

Location
Marana, United States
Marana Regional Airport (IATA: AVW, ICAO: KAVQ) is a public general aviation airport located in Marana, Arizona, northwest of Tucson. It serves private, recreational, and corporate aircraft rather than scheduled commercial airline service. The airport is owned and operated by the town of Marana and sits at an elevation of approximately 2,031 feet above mean sea level. It features two runways and provides services including fueling, aircraft maintenance, and flight training operations. Marana Regional is situated in a growing suburban community and plays a supporting role to Tucson International Airport by accommodating general aviation traffic in the region.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal, as it serves general aviation operations only.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by personal vehicle via local roads connecting to the greater Tucson metropolitan area.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation is approximately 2,031 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›The airport is owned and operated by the Town of Marana, Arizona.
  • ›It serves general aviation, including private, recreational, and corporate aircraft.
  • ›Located northwest of Tucson, it complements Tucson International Airport for regional aviation needs.
  • ›Flight training operations are conducted at the airport.
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A quiet desert gateway serving Marana's growing aviation community

Marana Regional Airport is a general aviation facility located in Marana, Arizona, northwest of Tucson in the Sonoran Desert. Originally developed to support military training operations, it now serves private pilots, flight schools, and light aircraft operators in the region. The airport plays a supporting role in the broader Tucson metropolitan aviation network, offering uncongested airspace and desert flying conditions year-round.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A modest single facility serving private and recreational aircraft with basic amenities and FBO services.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or personal pickup
  • Rental car arrangements through local vendors
  • Taxi or rideshare services from Marana or Tucson
  • Road access via Avra Valley Road connecting to Interstate 10
Nearby Hotels
  • Holiday Inn Express Marana
  • Hampton Inn Tucson Northwest
  • Courtyard by Marriott Tucson Williams Centre
  • Best Western Plus Tucson Int'l Airport Hotel
Dining

On-site dining options at Marana Regional are extremely limited, typical of small general aviation airports. Pilots and visitors are advised to head into Marana town center or nearby Tucson for a wide variety of restaurants. The Marana area offers casual dining chains and local Southwest cuisine within a short drive.

Traveller Tips
  • Call ahead to confirm FBO fuel availability and hours before arrival.
  • Desert heat can be intense; carry water and sun protection year-round.
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) is the nearest commercial option for airline passengers.
  • Check NOTAMs carefully as the airport operates in airspace shared with nearby military training routes.
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Marana Regional Airport
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Marana Regional Airport, also known as Marana Northwest Regional Airport or Avra Valley Airport, is a non-towered, general aviation airport about 15 mi northwest of Tucson in Marana, a town in Pima County, Arizona, United States. In 1999, the airport was purchased from Pima County by the town of Marana.

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