MARBLE CANYON AIRPORT

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The Marble Canyon private airstrip through the middle of the desert landscape.
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Land easy on our private air strip, available for complimentary use by your private plane or charter aircraft. Our 3,600-foot by 30-foot long paved air strip is located at longitude 111° 39' 0" and 36° 49' 0" N. It features a strip elevation of 3,700 feet. FAA LID L41, VFR only. The closest place to fuel up is in Page, AZ (approximately 10 miles to the Northeast). Tie down, landing fees apply.


Commercial air service to Page from Phoenix is offered through Scenic Airlines, an affiliate of Delta Airlines.

Marble Canyon Airport (L41) — Rules & Notices

Welcome to L41
Marble Canyon Airport is a privately owned, public-use airstrip located about 1 mile southwest of Marble Canyon, AZ, at an elevation of 3,603 feet MSL. The airport is open for daylight-only operations. Landings outside posted hours require prior permission.

Runway & Terrain Advisory

  • Runway 03/21: 3,715 ft × 35 ft asphalt surface. The runway is in poor condition with rough patches and brush along the edges. No lighting provided.

  • Traffic patterns: Left-hand for both runways. Pilots should use CTAF 122.9 and monitor traffic within 5 NM.

  • Terrain: Cliffs surround the field on the west, northwest, northeast, and east. Runway-end sightlines are blocked, so caution is required on approach and departure.

Operations & Communication

  • CTAF frequency: 122.9 MHz

  • NOTAMs issued via Prescott FSS (PRC). Coordinate with Los Angeles Center (ARTCC) as needed.

  • Fuel and services: None available on site (no fuel, oxygen, or maintenance).

Pilot Requirements & Prohibited Activities

  • No ultralights (fixed or soft-wing) and no experimental/amateur-built aircraft.

  • No commercial operations unless prior approval is received and a Certificate of Insurance (COI) is on file.

  • No night operations — daylight use only.

  • No camping on airport grounds.

  • Prior Permission Required (PPR) for all operations.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $20 per landing (waived with $50+ meal purchase).

  • Charter Transport Landings: $100 per landing.

  • Overnight Tie-Down: $40 per night (free for Marble Canyon Lodge hotel guests).

Quick Reference

  • Ownership & Use: Private, public-use; PPR; daylight-only

  • Runway: 03/21 — 3,715 × 35 ft; poor condition; no lights

  • Communication: CTAF 122.9; NOTAM via PRC; coordinate with Los Angeles ARTCC

  • Terrain: Cliffs on multiple sides; blocked runway sightlines

  • Prohibited Aircraft: Ultralights, experimental/amateur-built

  • Commercial Restrictions: Approval and COI required

  • Overnight Tie-Down: $40 (free for Lodge guests)

  • Landing Fees: $20 (waived with $50+ meal); $100 for charters

  • Camping: Prohibited

  • Onsite Services: None (no fuel, maintenance, oxygen, or hangars)

Why These Rules Matter
The runway is narrow and in rough condition, requiring careful operations. Combined with surrounding terrain, lack of lighting, and limited support, these rules help minimize risk and liability while ensuring safe and responsible use of the airport.

Nearby Services

  • Marble Canyon Lodge: Renovated hotel directly across the highway, 5-minute walk.

  • Lonely Jackrabbit Restaurant: Renovated restaurant across the highway, 5-minute walk.

  • Marble Canyon Trading Post: Local supplies and gifts.

  • Road & River Ready Mart: Convenience store inside the Chevron Gas Station, 5-minute walk.

  • Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center: Bookstore, outdoor exhibits, and condor viewing — 10-minute walk.