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Cradled in Arizona’s Central Highlands at 5,045 ft, Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) blends commercial connectivity, elite flight training, and mountain GA with panoramic views of the Bradshaw Mountains and Granite Dells. Just 8 miles north of historic downtown Prescott—America’s “Christmas City”—it’s the high-country base for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, corporate jets, and wildfire air tankers. A non-hub primary commercial airport with daily American Eagle flights to PHX and DFW.
Coordinates: 34°39′15″N 112°25′10″W | Elevation: 5,045 ft (1,538 m)

Brief History
Opened in 1942 as a WWII Army Air Corps training base, PRC transitioned to civilian use in 1947. Embry-Riddle launched its Prescott campus here in 1978, now training 2,000+ aviation students annually. American Airlines returned in 2021 via SkyWest CRJ-200s, restoring EAS-subsidized service. Home to North-Aire Aviation (Part 141 school) and Guidance Air (medevac). Named Arizona Airport of the Year in 2022 for infrastructure upgrades.