Show Low Regional Airport (KSOW)
Medium airport · Show Low, Arizona, United States
Airport data
| Name | Show Low Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSOW |
| IATA | SOW |
| Elevation | 6,415 ft (1955 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°15'51" W 110°0'26" 34.26406, -110.00709 |
| Location | Show Low, Arizona, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,938 ft (1200 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
| 07/25 | 7,202 ft (2195 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Show Low Regional Airport at a glance
Show Low Regional Airport is a medium airport in Show Low, Arizona, United States, known to airline systems as SOW. The field elevation of 6,415 ft (1955 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSOW 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 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 7,202 ft (2195 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSOW 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 Show Low Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winslow Lindbergh Regional Airport | KINW | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Gallup Municipal Airport | KGUP | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Flagstaff Pulliam Airport | KFLG | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Mesa Gateway Airport | KIWA | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | KPHX | 206 km (111 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Show Low Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,415 ft field elevation of Show Low Regional 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 Show Low Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Show Low Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Show Low Regional Airport is KSOW, and its IATA code is SOW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Show Low Regional Airport above sea level?
Show Low Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 6,415 feet (1955 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Show Low Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.2641, -110.0071 — in Show Low, Arizona, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Winslow Lindbergh Regional Airport, about 107 km away.
Does KSOW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSOW 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 Show Low Regional Airport?
Show Low Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,202 ft (2195 m) with a ASP surface.