Private Airstrip Property for Sale Prescott Arizona: Historic 14-Acre Gated Estate with Grandfathered FAA Runway at AZ46
- Aviation Real Estate Magazine
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A genuinely rare piece of Arizona aviation history has arrived on the market just 13 miles northwest of Prescott. Listed at $1,495,000, this exceptional 14.17-acre gated estate at Morgan Ranch Airstrip (AZ46) in Prescott, Arizona offers a single-story Santa Fe style main home, a two-story guest house, an art studio, a 1,280 square foot hangar, a greenhouse, and access to a 2,200-foot grandfathered FAA runway with no restricted airspace, all framed by one of the most dramatic natural landscapes in central Arizona. Owner financing may be available.
A Property Built for Self-Sufficient Off-Grid Living
The main residence is a three-bedroom, two-bath Santa Fe-style home built with energy-
efficient double-thick block walls, fully remodeled in 2008, and designed for low-impact living in the high desert. Granite countertops, a pantry, plank-style wood flooring, and vaulted ceilings give the interior a warm, refined character that complements the rugged natural setting outside. The home is set up for solar power, and the property is served by a grandfathered well, two water storage tanks, and a cistern, providing a high degree of self-sufficiency that is increasingly rare in Arizona real estate of any kind.
The two-story guest house delivers flexible multi-use space on the ground floor and comfortable guest quarters with a fireplace upstairs, making it well-suited for extended family stays, visiting pilots, rental income, or a dedicated home office completely separate from the main living space. A dedicated art studio complete with a pottery wheel and kiln outside rounds out a creative infrastructure that reflects the unique character and vision of this extraordinary property. Additional structures include a large garage and workshop, a double carport, and a chicken coop, while a block greenhouse provides growing space in a climate that rewards the right plants with year-round productivity.
Throughout the property, the natural Arizona landscape takes center stage. Massive granite boulders, a seasonal pond, pinon pines, and junipers create an environment of genuine beauty and tranquility, with views of both Granite Mountain and Sacred Mountain visible from the property. Fresh air, dark skies, and the deep quiet of central Arizona high desert complete a setting that simply cannot be replicated closer to town.
Private Airstrip Property for Sale Prescott, Arizona: The Aviation Infrastructure at AZ46
Morgan Ranch Airstrip (AZ46) is a privately held, grandfathered FAA runway sitting at approximately 5,025 feet MSL on runway 11/29. The 2,200-foot strip operates in Class E airspace with no restricted airspace to navigate, making approaches and departures straightforward and low-drama for pilots flying in and out of the area. This private airstrip property for sale in Prescott, Arizona, comes with direct runway access, making it one of the most operationally complete private aviation estates in the region. Prescott Regional Airport, Ernest A. Love Field (KPRC), sits just 13 miles to the east and serves as the nearest full-service airport with instrument approaches, fuel, maintenance, and FBO services. Sedona Airport is approximately 44 miles to the northeast, Cottonwood is approximately 29 miles, and Flagstaff Pulliam is approximately 56 miles, putting the entire central Arizona flight corridor within easy reach of AZ46.
The 1,280 square foot hangar features a bi-fold door and provides protected, enclosed storage for one aircraft, along with room for a ground vehicle or additional equipment. The combination of the hangar, the runway access, and the property's off-grid infrastructure makes this an exceptionally self-contained aviation estate designed for owners who value independence, privacy, and the freedom to fly on their own schedule.
Prescott: Arizona's Mountain Town with Everything
The city of Prescott sits at an elevation of 5,400 feet in the Bradshaw Mountain foothills of central Arizona, consistently ranked among the most livable small cities in the American West. Just 13 miles from the property, Prescott delivers a lifestyle that blends historic charm, world-class outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and a warm, engaged community that pilots and outdoor enthusiasts find immediately welcoming.
Watson Lake, one of the most photographed natural settings in Arizona, sits at the northern edge of Prescott and delivers a stunning combination of calm blue water and massive granite boulder formations known as the Granite Dells. Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, hiking, bouldering, and shoreline picnicking all happen here, and the setting at sunrise is genuinely extraordinary. Lynx Lake, south of downtown, adds fishing for rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and catfish alongside peaceful lakeside trails and a boat rental facility. Goldwater Lake offers another quiet escape with wooded trails and fishing in a forested ponderosa pine setting.
Granite Mountain Wilderness, visible from the property, covers 9,799 acres of towering granite formations and hiking trails within the Prescott National Forest. The Granite Mountain Trail and Granite Basin Recreation Area draw hikers, rock climbers, and photographers year-round. The Peavine National Recreation Trail provides 10 miles of former railroad grade ideal for mountain biking and equestrian riding through high desert scenery. Thumb Butte offers a shorter but rewarding hike with panoramic views of the city and surrounding forest. The Bradshaw Mountains 4WD Loop provides off-road adventure at elevations up to 7,000 feet with sweeping views across central Arizona.
Downtown Prescott anchors the region's cultural and social calendar with one of the most complete small-city experiences in Arizona. Whiskey Row, once home to more than 40 saloons, is still the heart of Prescott's nightlife, lined today with historic bars, live music venues, art galleries, and boutique shops. The Palace Restaurant and Saloon, Arizona's oldest operating bar, delivers a genuine Old West atmosphere alongside solid American food and cocktails. The Sharlot Hall Museum, housed in the original territorial governor's mansion, presents Arizona's rich history from its Native American roots through the territorial era. The World's Oldest Rodeo, held annually in July since 1888; the Prescott Bluegrass Festival; the Prescott Art and Wine Festival; and the legendary Frontier Days Parade keep the community calendar active from spring through fall.
For pilots based at AZ46, the broader central Arizona airspace opens up some of the most spectacular flying in the American Southwest. Sedona's red rock canyons, the Grand Canyon South Rim, the Verde Valley wine country, and the high desert landscape of the Mogollon Rim are all accessible on a single tank of fuel, providing a lifetime of scenic flying destinations right from your own private runway.
At $1,495,000, with owner financing potentially available, this is a rare opportunity to own a historic, fully equipped private airstrip estate in one of Arizona's most desirable communities, surrounded by the natural beauty and western heritage that draw people to Prescott from across the country.
Contact Eric J. Swiatek with ReMax at 602-625-7652 or ericjswiatek@aol.com for showings and more details.
Disclaimer: Runway lengths, aviation details, and airstrip information are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified with the FAA.
