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ACRA Airport Closure Notice starting January 2, 2019

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Ak-Chin Regional Airport (A39) has a construction project coming up to repair pavement cracks in the runway, taxiways and apron starting January 2, 2019, Monday through Friday and lasting a month. The runway will be open on Saturday and Sunday. Check NOTAMs for the most accurate info on the airport closure.

We regret the inconvenience but the added smoothness will be worth it. This project is funded by the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Download a printable copy of this closure notice: [PDF]

Phoenix 99s Land Another Great Event at Ak-Chin

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On March 17th, the Phoenix Chapter of the 99s were back at Ak-Chin Regional Airport for their Annual Spot Landing Contest. Twenty pilots participated in the skills event before winners were announced. Lauren Bills won first place, Courtney Smith was second, and Grant Groathouse was third. Tessie Quintana received the “more practice indicated” award.

The Ninety-Nines is an international non-profit organization that was formed to promote the advancement of women in aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while sharing a passion for flight. Founded in 1929, the organization was named The Ninety-Nines for its 99 charter members by its first president, Amelia Earhart. Today there are 188 chapters in 35 countries. To find out more about The Ninety-Nines, visit www.phx99s.org or www.ninety-nines.org.

Our thanks to Ak-Chin Regional Airport neighbors Andy and Virginia Estes and Kevin Gallagher of Desert Rat Aviation for their help with this event. (Photos courtesy of Nancy Crase.)

Winners of the Phoenix 99s 2018 Spot Landing Contest are: Lauren Bills, (second from left) first place; Courtney Smith, second place; Grant Groathouse, (far right) third place. Tessie Quintana, (far left) “more practice indicated” award. Photos courtesy of Nancy Crase.

The Phoenix 99s to Land at Ak-Chin March 17

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The Phoenix Chapter of The Ninety-Nines is holding their annual fly-in and spot landing contest on Saturday, March 17 at the Ak-Chin Regional Airport. The event will begin with a pilot briefing at 8 am and at 9 am, the pilots will take to their planes for the contest. The public is welcome to attend to watch the spot landing contest.

The Ninety-Nines is an international non-profit organization that was formed to promote the advancement of women in aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while sharing a passion for flight. Founded in 1929, the organization was named The Ninety-Nines for its 99 charter members by its first president, Amelia Earhart. Today there are 188 chapters in 35 countries. To find out more about The Ninety-Nines, visit www.phx99s.org or www.ninety-nines.org.

Airport business neighbors, Desert Aero Club will serve as the judges. According to Airport Manager, Tim Costello, judging is a difficult task. “The planes are moving really fast, so it’s a challenge to determine the exact spot the main gear touches the runway and stays down.”

Awards will be presented to the winning pilots at the conclusion of the contest. Come support “the women who love to fly!” It’s going to be fun!
 
[Photo credit: Nancy Crase]