Payson Municipal Airport - Rich Henry Field |
The mission of the Payson Airport is to develop into a showpiece gateway, presenting a great first impression of Payson and the Rim Country to tourists and business visitors. The airport is a major economic driver for the Rim Country.
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The airport has an automated weather observation system and continuous power medium intensity runway lights that are operated by pilot controlled aircraft radios. Payson Airport strives to be responsive to the ever-changing needs of the air transportation industry. Emphasis is placed on providing airfield improvements, aircraft services, and storage facilities that can better support airport users. This will improve the economic benefit of the airport. |
Approximately 85 aircraft (55 on airport property and 30 off site) are presently based at the airport. More than 100 aircraft are forecast to be based at the airport by the year 2020. The airport is designed to accommodate piston engine aircraft, turboprop aircraft, and small business jet aircraft. The asphalt-paved runway is 5,504 feet long and 75 feet wide. There is a 50 x 50 feet concrete helipad. ![]() In September 2007, the operations for the Airport were taken over by the Payson Regional Airport Authority (PRAA) through a lease agreement. As of February 2012, PRAA relinquished operations back to the Town. |