Scottsdale.
Private aviation guide to Scottsdale: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- KSDL
- IATA
- SDL
- Serves
- Scottsdale
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from SDL.
Scottsdale (KSDL) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Scottsdale.
Scottsdale is a general aviation airport with three FBOs serving Scottsdale and the north of the Phoenix area.
Weight and wingspan limits exclude the largest business jets unless prior permission is given, and the customs fee must be paid online before the flight lands.
Flights are operated by FAA Part 135 operators.
Scottsdale at a glance.
| KSDL | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 03/21, 8,249 ft (2,514 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours; control tower 06:00 to 21:00 (local) |
| Customs and immigration | U.S. Customs available 09:00 to 19:00 local; the user fee must be prepaid online before arrival |
| Distance | About 14 km (9 miles) north of Scottsdale |
| Private terminals | Signature Aviation, Atlantic Aviation and Jet Aviation |
| Rules for private jets | 75,000 lb certificated take-off weight limit, with prior permission for aircraft of 75,001 to 100,000 lb; no aircraft with a wingspan over 100 ft; voluntary noise curfew 22:00 to 06:00 |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, KSDL; AirNav, FAA airport data and remarks, KSDL; Pilot information, Scottsdale Airport, City of Scottsdale (customs, curfew, weight and wingspan). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From SDL by private jet.
- Distance
- 9 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 19m
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Distance
- 213 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 48m
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Distance
- 230 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 51m
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Distance
- 271 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 57m
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Distance
- 330 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 05m
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Distance
- 415 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 17m
- One way
- from $8.3k
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Scottsdale?+
Open 24 hours; control tower 06:00 to 21:00 (local).
How long is the runway at Scottsdale?+
The longest runway is 03/21, 8,249 ft (2,514 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Scottsdale?+
75,000 lb certificated take-off weight limit, with prior permission for aircraft of 75,001 to 100,000 lb; no aircraft with a wingspan over 100 ft; voluntary noise curfew 22:00 to 06:00.
Does Scottsdale have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at SDL?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from SDL today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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