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Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD / KCHD), Chandler, Arizona, USA Location & Overview

Tucked into the sunny Phoenix East Valley at Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD)—a thriving general aviation reliever at 1,352 ft elevation with 5,100 ft parallel runways and the largest public heliport in the U.S.—Roadrunner Aviation delivers personalized flight instruction Phoenix Metro Area from seasoned CFIs dedicated to crafting safe, confident pilots. Specializing in Private Pilot License Arizona, Instrument Rating Chandler AZ, Commercial Pilot Training Mesa AZ, and discovery flights for aspiring aviators, this boutique flight school leverages KCHD’s year-round VFR conditions (300+ sunny days), diverse desert-to-mountain terrain, and proximity to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) just 18 miles northwest. Ideal for zero-time students or career-bound flyers seeking hands-on flight training Chandler AZ amid low living costs, quick certifications, and easy hops to Sedona red rocks or Grand Canyon rims.

Coordinates: 33°16′00″N 111°58′48″W | On-field at Chandler Municipal Airport | Est. 2023

Brief History
Launched in 2023 amid Arizona’s booming aviation scene at KCHD—a 1940 WWII-era municipal strip evolved into a key GA hub with 100,000+ annual operations—Roadrunner Aviation was founded by experienced pilots passionate about accessible, tailored flight instruction Phoenix Metro Area. Quickly becoming a local favorite for its patient, goal-oriented approach, the school fills a niche for personalized Private Pilot License Arizona programs at this county-owned reliever, supporting the East Vall