Southwest Appeal
in "Old West" Arizona!
San Pedro Heights is
located in Cochise County about 12 miles west of legendary Tombstone, Arizona and ten miles
northeast of Sierra Vista (pop.60,000). Support amenities found in Sierra Vista and surrounding locales include major retailers, entertainment outlets, and healthcare services.
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Cochise County is nestled into the southeastern corner of Arizona and encompasses 6,250 square miles of
mountains, yucca-speckled grasslands, and unique cities and towns. The incorporated areas of Sierra Vista, Huachuca City,
Benson, Bisbee, Tombstone, Douglas and Willcox are in close proximity to each other and, along with the border state
of Sonora, Mexico.
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Cochise County's living is enhanced by a year-round climate with
an average temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The wide-open plains and mountain reaches provide a cool respite from searing
summer heat in other parts of the state. The elevations of the towns offer mild summers and temperate winters and the landscape
responds to the climate with beauty and abundance. Cochise County attracts over 500,000 visitors per year who come to experience
the region's rich cultural history and myriad outdoor recreation opportunities.
The county also offers:
- 7
golf courses set around community living
- Picturesque outdoor environment suitable
for hiking, camping, birding and fishing
- 5 hospitals providing comprehensive
healthcare
- Planned growth with new home developments and amenities to fit any lifestyle
- Higher education with campuses for Cochise College, Arizona State University, and the University
of Arizona placed strategically throughout the County
Sierra
Vista Municipal Airport
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport is a joint-use
municipal/military airport which shares facilities with Libby Army Airfield. It is located on Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista approximately 12 miles southwest of San Pedro Heights.
The airport has three runways and one helipad:
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Runway 3/21: 4,285 x 75 ft., Surface:
Asphalt/Concrete
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Runway 8/26: 12,001 x 150 ft., Surface:
CONC-E
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Runway 12/30: 5,366 x 100 ft., Surface:
Asphalt/Concrete
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Helipad
H1: 40 x 40 ft., Surface: Asphalt
Aviation Ground Services
sells Air BP 100LL Av Gas, Air BP Jet-A fuel, Shell brand oils, and miscellaneous pilot supplies. If you need more information
regarding their services, call the AGS Airport Office at (520) 452-7091 during business hours or the Public Works Operations
Division at (520) 458-5775.
Currently, there are no commercial air
service flights coming in or going out of the Sierra Vista Municipal Airport. The closest airport with commercial
air service is Tucson International Airport; their web address is: http://www.tucsonairport.org/, phone (520) 573-8000.
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Special thanks to the Sierra Vista Convention & Visitors Bureau for this comprehensive, 66-page introduction
to the sites, sounds and tastes of scenic Cochise County! Click the image to download your Official Visitor's
Guide.
