QUICK REFERENCE:
Ruby Star Airpark — 14AZ
Elevation: 4,025MSL
Runways 6/24
Right Traffic 24 is the Preferred Landing Runway (slope up 2.9 degrees) subject to pilot’s discretion
Pattern Altitude = 5,000′ MSL
Multicom Frequency: 122.90
LOCAL WEATHER: Monitor KTUS (18 miles NE) or KRYN (14 miles North)
KRYN (14.2 nm NNW) AWOS -3 – 133.35 – 520-578-0269
KTUS (15.4 nm NNE) ATIS – 123.8 – 520-295-5727
FUEL: Aircraft fuel is not available at Ruby Star Airpark. Nearest fuel is KRYN.
TRAFFIC PATTERN: Fixed Wing: 5,000′ MSL pattern altitude – Runway 6: Left Traffic, Runway 24: Right Traffic – Helicopters: Per FAR 91.126, “…avoid the flow of fixed-wing aircraft”. Use caution for the effects of rotorwash on other aircraft, personnel & property.
RUNWAY: Runway 6/24: Asphalt, 4,300′ long x 50′ wide. Runway Slope: 2.9% gradient up to the west, down to the east. Runway 24 preferred for landing subject to pilot’s discretion, Runway 06 preferred for takeoff subject to pilot’s discretion, Be alert for animals on the runway. Caution!! Loose gravel on taxiways.
DEPARTURE PROCEDURES:
LIGHTS: Turn on landing lights for landing, departure and ground operations.
TURNS: Runway 06 and 24, turn out to the north, avoid overflying homes to the east and south,
and observe caution near Flying Diamond Airport which is located approx two miles to the north.
RADIO: Announce departure runway and direction of flight on 122.90.
NOISE: Flight quietly, safety concerns permitting.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES:
LIGHTS: Turn on landing lights for landing, departure and ground operations.
TURNS: Runway 06 and 24, turn out to the north, avoid overflying homes to the east and south, and
observe caution near Flying Diamond Airport which is located approx two miles to the north.
RADIO: Announce arrival runway choice, downwind entry, base entry, and final approach on Multicom frequency 122.90.
NOISE: Flight quietly, safety concerns permitting.
CAUTION: Flying Diamond Airpark (6AZ8) is approximately two miles north of Ruby Star Airpark!!
Legal: Lack of prior permission is considered trespassing under Arizona state law.
Revised July 2019