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Outdoors West Sedona

Airport Mesa

An outdoor spot in West Sedona, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Airport Mesa in West Sedona
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Why go

Easy overlook with a 360-degree red-rock view.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Sedona, alongside 3 activities, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 1.1 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Sight
Neighborhood
West Sedona
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Sedona, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village

    Mexican-style courtyards with galleries and craft shops under sycamores.

    Shopping · 1.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Pink Jeep Tours

    Open-air off-road tours over the red rocks, running since 1960.

    Activity · 1.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Elote Cafe

    Chef Jeff Smedstad's modern Mexican cooking; the roasted-corn elote is a staple.

    Food · 1.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Chapel of the Holy Cross

    Chapel built into red-rock buttes in 1956, with wide valley views.

    Sight · 1.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Cathedral Rock Trail

    Short, steep scramble up slickrock to a saddle between red spires.

    Activity · 2.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Devil's Bridge Trail

    Popular hike to a natural sandstone arch you can walk across.

    Activity · 3.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Airport Mesa is a stop on our Grand Canyon & Arizona route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Sedona run from 51°F in December to 94°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Airport Mesa itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Sedona from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Sedona weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
483 Airport Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
Coordinates
34.85578, -111.78006
Destination
Sedona, Arizona

Airport Mesa: quick answers

How much time do you need at Airport Mesa?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Airport Mesa. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Airport Mesa?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Arrive 45 minutes before sunset to get a parking spot.

Is Airport Mesa free?

Yes, we list Airport Mesa as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Airport Mesa?

Airport Mesa is at 483 Airport Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA, in West Sedona. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Airport Mesa?

Airport Mesa appears on Grand Canyon & Arizona, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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