Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA)
Medium airport · Mesa, Arizona, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KIWA |
| IATA | AZA |
| Elevation | 1,382 ft (421 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°18'28" W 111°39'18" 33.30780, -111.65500 |
| Location | Mesa, Arizona, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12C/30C | 10,201 ft (3109 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 12L/30R | 9,300 ft (2835 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 10,401 ft (3170 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Mesa Gateway Airport at a glance
Mesa Gateway Airport is a medium airport in Mesa, Arizona, United States, known to airline systems as AZA. The field elevation of 1,382 ft (421 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KIWA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 12R/30L — offers 10,401 ft (3170 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12R points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KIWA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mesa Gateway Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | KPHX | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Luke Air Force Base | KLUF | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Davis Monthan Air Force Base | KDMA | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Tucson International Airport | KTUS | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field | KPRC | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mesa Gateway Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,382 ft field elevation of Mesa Gateway Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Gateway Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mesa Gateway Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mesa Gateway Airport is KIWA, and its IATA code is AZA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mesa Gateway Airport above sea level?
Mesa Gateway Airport sits at an elevation of 1,382 feet (421 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mesa Gateway Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.3078, -111.6550 — in Mesa, Arizona, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, about 36 km away.
Does KIWA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KIWA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mesa Gateway Airport?
Mesa Gateway Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12R/30L, measures 10,401 ft (3170 m) with a CON surface.