KFFZ Falcon Field
Falcon Field (MSC) is a towered general-aviation airport in Mesa, Arizona, at 1,394 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 04R/22L (5,100 ft), 04L/22R (3,799 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KFFZ · FAA FFZ · IATA MSC |
|---|---|
| Location | Mesa, AZ · 33.4608, -111.7280 |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft MSL (425 m) |
| Tower | 124.6 MHz |
| ATIS | 118.25 MHz |
| FAA charts | 14 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KFFZ METAR and TAF
METAR KFFZ 010454Z AUTO 14008KT 8SM -RA FEW016 SCT080 OVC095 19/18 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP116 P0004 T01940183| Wind | From 140° at 8 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 statute miles |
| Weather | light rain |
| Clouds | Few 1,600 ft, Scattered 8,000 ft, Overcast 9,500 ft · ceiling 9,500 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 19°C (66°F) / 18°C (64°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.93 inHg (1014 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP116: sea-level pressure 1011.6 hPa · T01940183: temperature 19.4°C, dew point 18.3°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (140° true at 8 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 04R: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 8 kt from the right
- RWY 22L: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 8 kt from the left
- RWY 04L: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 8 kt from the right
- RWY 22R: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 8 kt from the left
KFFZ does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04R / 22L | 5,100 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 04L / 22R | 3,799 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | PHOENIX APP/DEP | 120.7 |
| ATIS | 118.25 | |
| CTAF | 124.6 | |
| Ground | 121.3 | |
| Tower | 124.6 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KFFZ before you fly.
FAA charts for KFFZ — d-TPP 2611
14 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 3
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 2
Arrivals (STAR) 6
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KFFZ on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.