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Cochise County Airport

Willcox, United States

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Cochise County Airport

Willcox, United States
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KP33
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4187 ft
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General aviation gateway to southeastern Arizona's high desert.

Location
Willcox, United States
Cochise County Airport, designated CWX and ICAO KP33, is a public general aviation facility located near Willcox in Cochise County, Arizona. Situated at an elevation of approximately 4,197 feet above sea level, it serves private pilots, agricultural operators, and light aircraft traffic in the region. The airport is owned and operated by Cochise County and functions primarily as a reliever and utility airfield for the rural southeastern Arizona area. It does not offer scheduled commercial airline service. The surrounding region is known for its ranching, vineyards, and proximity to the Chiricahua National Monument and the Dos Cabezas Mountains.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle, with no dedicated public transit connections to downtown Willcox.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled service at Cochise County Airport, as it serves exclusively general aviation traffic.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation of approximately 4,197 feet MSL in the high desert of southeastern Arizona.
  • ›Owned and operated by Cochise County government.
  • ›Serves general aviation, agricultural, and private aircraft operations.
  • ›Located near Willcox, a town known for its wine country and migratory sandhill cranes.
  • ›No instrument approach procedures typical of major airports; primarily VFR operations.
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Gateway to Arizona's high desert plains and wide open skies

Cochise County Airport, located near Willcox in southeastern Arizona, is a small general aviation facility serving the rural communities of Cochise County. Situated at an elevation of around 4,190 feet amid the Sulphur Springs Valley, it primarily supports private pilots, agricultural operations, and local charter traffic. The airport reflects the quiet, unhurried character of this remote corner of the American Southwest.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A modest single-building facility offering basic services for private and charter aircraft operations.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle or rental car (strongly recommended in this rural area)
  • Taxi or rideshare services from Willcox (limited availability)
  • Private shuttle arranged in advance
Nearby Hotels
  • Best Western Plus Willcox
  • Holiday Inn Express Willcox
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Willcox
  • Staybridge Suites (Tucson, approx. 80 miles west)
Dining

On-airport dining options are extremely limited or nonexistent at this general aviation facility. The nearby town of Willcox offers a handful of local diners and casual restaurants along Rex Allen Drive. Travellers are advised to plan meals in town before or after flights.

Traveller Tips
  • Rental cars are essential here — public transport in rural Cochise County is virtually nonexistent.
  • High desert elevation means temperatures can swing dramatically between day and night; dress in layers.
  • Willcox is known for wine country and apple orchards — plan extra time to explore the local area.
  • Fuel and services at this airport are limited; confirm availability with FBO before arrival.

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Cochise County Airport is a county-owned public-use airport in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. It is located 3.5 miles west of the central business district of Willcox, Arizona. This airport is included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

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