On this page you will find links to airport/base information, location maps, aircraft observation guides, and FAA airport/base diagrams for the various airports, military bases, and other airfields throughout the Western United States.
***Disclaimer*** The creator and/or distributor of these documents/guides makes no claim as to the legality of observing and/or photographing aircraft at the locations specified in these documents. It is expected that private property is off-limits, as well as, any locations designated as such (ex- no parking/standing zones, legally prohibited areas, etc.). At times, observing/photographing aircraft can be a sensitive security issue. In any case, one should always be prepared to be confronted by law enforcement/airport or base security and be respectful at all times. While one can argue on whether aircraft observation at airports and military installations is a right or privilege, during these security-sensitive times in the U.S., I recommend you view at it as a privilege and act accordingly.
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By clicking on the links below you will be able to open the requested guide, diagram, information, or map:
Airport/Base | Location | Aircraft Observation Guide | FAA Airport Diagram | Native Aircraft |
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Luke Air Force Base | Glendale, AZ | Luke AOG | FAA - Luke | F-16, F-35 |
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base | Tucson, AZ | Davis-Monthan AOG | FAA - Davis-Monthan | A-10, C-130, HH-60 |
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma | Yuma, AZ | MCAS Yuma AOG | FAA - MCAS Yuma | AV-8B, F-35, F-5, MV-22 |
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport | Mesa, AZ | Gateway AOG | FAA - Gateway | Commercial, some mixed military activity (especially on weekends) |
Sky Harbor International Airport | Phoenix, AZ | FAA - Sky Harbor | Commercial | |
Tucson International Airport | Tucson, AZ | TIA AOG | FAA - TIA | Commercial, F-16 (AZ ANG/RNLAF), KC-135 |
Naval Air Facility El Centro | El Centro, CA | NAFEC AOG | FAA - NAFEC | Mixed transient military aircraft (U.S. Navy, some USMC) |
Nellis Air Force Base | Las Vegas, NV | Nellis AFB AOG | FAA - Nellis | F-16, F-15, F-15E, F-22, F-35, A-10, HH-60 |
Los Angeles International Airport | Los Angeles, CA | FAA - LAX | Commercial |