Scottsdale Airport: The Private Jet Field for Phoenix and Scottsdale, Its FBOs and Rules
Scottsdale Airport is a city owned business aviation field north of Scottsdale with an 8,249 ft runway, customs and a voluntary night curfew. FBOs, rules and costs.
At a glance
Scottsdale Airport at a glance
- Codes
- SDL / KSDL
- FAA identifier; the IATA code is SCF
- Owner
- City of Scottsdale
- FAA airport data via AirNav and the city's airport page
- Runway
- 8,249 ft
- Single runway 3/21, 100 ft wide
- Customs
- Available
- 16:00 to 02:00 UTC, user fee prepaid, FAA airport data
- Night curfew
- 22:00 to 06:00
- Voluntary, FAA airport data
Scottsdale Airport (SDL) is the City of Scottsdale’s business aviation airport, 9 miles north of Scottsdale by the FAA’s reckoning. The FAA data lists no scheduled airline service, one 8,249 ft runway and a customs office, and it is the usual private jet choice for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and north Phoenix. The city runs Airport Operations 24 hours a day and a noise abatement program with a voluntary night curfew. This guide covers the rules, the FBOs and what the routes into Scottsdale cost.
Runway, Customs and the Curfew
| Runway | Length | Width | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 8,249 ft | 100 ft | FAA airport data via AirNav |
The FAA data lists a voluntary noise abatement curfew from 22:00 to 06:00 and describes the whole area as noise sensitive. Voluntary means operators are asked, not ordered, to stay out of those hours, so a late arrival is possible but not welcome. Maintenance runups are not allowed from 22:00 to 07:00.
Customs is available from 16:00 to 02:00 UTC, which is 09:00 to 19:00 in Arizona, since the state does not use daylight saving time. The user fee has to be prepaid online. That makes direct arrivals from Mexico and Canada possible without a stop at a larger airport.
Scottsdale FBOs
We list an FBO only where its own website shows a location here:
- Atlantic Aviation, 14600 N Airport Drive. Open 24 hours, with hangar space for aircraft up to a Gulfstream G650, per its location page.
- Jet Aviation, 14650 N Airport Drive. Open 24/7, with US customs available and a 30,000 sq ft hangar, per its location page.
Other handlers appear in airport directories. FBO fees for handling and parking are passed on in a charter quote; see what it costs to land a private plane.
Routes to Scottsdale
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Flight time cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Scottsdale | 330 nm | 1 h 5 min (midsize) | $4,300 to $7,600 |
The route is calculated from the great circle distance and manufacturer cruise speeds, with 2026 hourly rates from Villiers Jets. On a flight this short a light jet is usually the cheapest option; the route page prices every class. Every priced route is on the private jet routes page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Scottsdale Airport private?
- It is a public airport owned by the City of Scottsdale. The FAA data lists no scheduled airline service, so its traffic is mainly private and business aviation.
- Does Scottsdale Airport have customs?
- Yes. The FAA data lists customs from 16:00 to 02:00 UTC, with the user fee prepaid online, and Jet Aviation lists US customs at its FBO.
- Is there a curfew at Scottsdale Airport?
- A voluntary one. The FAA data lists a voluntary noise abatement curfew from 22:00 to 06:00, and the city runs a noise abatement program.
- What is the airport code for Scottsdale?
- The FAA identifier is SDL and the ICAO code is KSDL. The IATA code, used by booking systems, is SCF.
Sources
- FAA airport data for Scottsdale Airport (KSDL), as published by AirNav, airnav.com/airport/KSDL, checked November 7, 2026
- City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Airport, scottsdaleaz.gov/airport
- Atlantic Aviation, Scottsdale (SDL) location page, atlanticaviation.com
- Jet Aviation, Scottsdale location page, jetaviation.com
- OurAirports, airport codes (public domain data), ourairports.com
- Villiers Jets, 2026 hourly charter rates (March 30, 2026), villiers.ai
