Airport Documents
Rules and Regulations
Minimum Operating Standards
Rate and Fee Schedule
Leasing Policy
Landing Fees
The Airport has implemented landing fees as of September 12th, 2024. These fees are used to cover the increasing cost of regular airport maintenance. These landing fees apply to all transient operators and are charged based on the aircraft's Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight (MGTOW) per thousand pounds as noted in the Airport Rate and Fee Schedule. Landing Fees are waived for aircraft that purchase fuel for the day of purchase, and do not apply to government-owned emergency aircraft.
Vector Airport Systems is the entity authorized by the City of Safford to bill landing fees and collect said fees on behalf of the airport.
Vector PLANEPASS® Billings and Collection Service
Effective September 12, 2024, landing fees are managed by Vector Airport Systems via their PLANEPASS® service on behalf of the airport.
If applicable, any fees paid to FBO(s) are separate from fees billed and collected by Vector. Operator Self-Service Portal Click Here: Vector’s self-service payment portal allows operators to do the following:
· View current invoices, download invoices to Excel
· View account history
· Enroll in electronic invoicing
· Update contact information
· Process credit card payments
To log into the portal, please use the operator ID and invoice number shown on the Vector invoice. If you have not previously received an invoice from Vector, please contact our PLANEPASS® team to set up an account.
Credit Cards Accepted: AVCARD, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted. There is a service provider processing fee of 3% of the total amount paid.
Checks can be mailed to the remittance address shown in the upper left corner of any Vector invoice and must include the Invoice Number or Operator ID. Since Vector handles the billing for multiple airports, please make sure your payment is mailed to the airport payment address shown on the invoice. ACH/Wire Payments – Please email [email protected] to get banking details. Remittance information should also be sent to this email address.
Contact PLANEPASS® 1-888-588-0028 (Option 1) [email protected]. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST
Click here to view Vector’s Authorization to Bill Letter
Military Operations
Safford Regional Airport is in Class E airspace, but shares its airspace with the Jackal and Morenci MOA's. This military airspace is utilized by the US Air Force for fighter and transport training operations, including low level flight.
Dining Options
El Charro
Casa Manana
Frontier Steak and Spirits (Copper Steer)
JD's Grill House
Jerry's Restaurant
China Taste
The Main St Bean
Lodging Options
Best Western Plus Safford
Baymont by Wyndham Safford
Comfort Inn & Suites
Rental Cars
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Located in Thatcher, Enterprise offers a selection of cars and SUVs for rent and offers pick-up and drop-off service to and from the airport.
Arizona Auto Rentals
Located on Highway 70 in Safford, American Auto Rentals offers a wide assortment of cars, trucks and SUV's and is able to deliver cars to the FBO.
Hangar Availibility
All available box hangars and t-hangars are currently full. The airport is in the process of building more hangars to meet the demand. Please join the waitlist via the link below. Estimated wait time is 2-3 years.
Ground Leases
Ground Leases are readily available for private hangar construction. Current ground lease rates are $0.20 per square foot annually. Standard lot sizes are 100' x 100'.