Luke Air Force Base (KLUF)
Medium airport · Glendale, Arizona, United States
Airport data
| Name | Luke Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLUF |
| IATA | LUF |
| Elevation | 1,085 ft (331 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°32'6" W 112°22'59" 33.53500, -112.38300 |
| Location | Glendale, Arizona, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 9,912 ft (3021 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Luke Air Force Base at a glance
Luke Air Force Base is a medium airport in Glendale, Arizona, United States, known to airline systems as LUF. The field elevation of 1,085 ft (331 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLUF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03L/21R — offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03L points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLUF 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 Luke Air Force Base
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 | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Mesa Gateway Airport | KIWA | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field | KPRC | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Flagstaff Pulliam Airport | KFLG | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Davis Monthan Air Force Base | KDMA | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Luke Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,085 ft field elevation of Luke Air Force Base 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 Luke Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Luke Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Luke Air Force Base is KLUF, and its IATA code is LUF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Luke Air Force Base above sea level?
Luke Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 1,085 feet (331 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Luke Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 33.5350, -112.3830 — in Glendale, Arizona, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, about 37 km away.
Does KLUF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLUF 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 Luke Air Force Base?
Luke Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 03L/21R, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.