Falcon Field
KFFZ, Mesa, AZ
- Longest runway
- 04R/22L (5,100 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Mesa
Falcon Field airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Mesa
Mesa has two airports for private flights: Falcon Field in north Mesa and Mesa Gateway, a former air force base with a 10,400-foot runway.
- Main airport
- FFZ / KFFZ
- Elevation
- 1,394 ft
- Longest runway
- 04R/22L (5,100 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Mesa
Falcon Field suits light and midsize jets. Mesa Gateway handles every size of aircraft and has quiet ramps.
Winter is peak season for the East Valley, with golf, spring training and snowbird travel.
Mesa Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Mesa Gateway Airport
KIWA, Mesa, AZ
- Longest runway
- 12R/30L (10,401 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Mesa
Mesa Gateway airport guideBefore You Book Mesa
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Falcon Field for north Mesa and the Superstition foothills; Mesa Gateway for larger jets and Queen Creek.
Heat
Morning departures are best in summer.
When Demand Peaks in Mesa
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- February and March
- Spring training baseball.
- Summer
- Temperatures above 110°F reduce aircraft performance.
Flight Times and Prices to Mesa
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to FFZ for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,119 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$44,000–$67,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 391 mi | 1 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,951 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$26,000–$32,500 | 4 hr 25 min$40,500–$62,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 861 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,426 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,600–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,002 mi | 2 hr 45 min$11,900–$17,200 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 663 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 266 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Mesa
Light jets cover California and the Mountain West; super-midsize jets fly to the East Coast nonstop.
Mesa Private Jet Questions
Which Mesa airport is best for private jets?
Falcon Field (FFZ) for light and midsize jets; Mesa Gateway (IWA) for any size.
How long is a private flight from Mesa to Los Angeles?
About 1 hr 15 min to Van Nuys in a light jet.
