Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (Libby Army Airfield) serves Sierra Vista, Arizona, at the foot of the Huachuca Mountains. FHU offers a 12,001-foot runway accommodating all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners. The airport serves Fort Huachuca (the Army's intelligence center), the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (one of the most important bird migration corridors in North America), and the Kartchner Caverns State Park. Estimated charter rates to Sierra Vista via FHU: light jets from $4,000 per hour, mid-size jets from $5,500 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.
Transworld Jets Insider Tip
Sierra Vista has one of Arizona's longest runways (12,001 feet) due to Fort Huachuca's military operations. The San Pedro River valley is one of the world's premier birding destinations, drawing international birders. Kartchner Caverns State Park features stunning live formations. The Coronado National Memorial marks where Spanish explorers first entered what is now the US.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can any VIP aircraft land at Sierra Vista?
Yes. Sierra Vista Municipal's 12,001-foot runway accommodates all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners.
What is the birding connection?
The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area is one of the most important bird migration corridors in North America, drawing international birders to see over 350 species.
Why fly private to Sierra Vista?
Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to Sierra Vista, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.
Aircraft Compatible with Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field
Based on the longest runway (12,001 ft), the following aircraft categories can operate here.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 12,001 ft | 150 ft | Con | ✓ Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,366 ft | 100 ft | Pem | ✓ Yes |
| 03/21 | 4,285 ft | 75 ft | Pem | ✓ Yes |
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- IATA Code
- FHU
- ICAO Code
- KFHU
- Elevation
- 4,719 ft
- Runways
- 3
- Longest Runway
- 12,001 ft
- Location
- Fort Huachuca / Sierra Vista, Arizona