Airport Mesa
Airport Mesa
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  • Cheryl F
    4 contributions
    View astonishing; lots o people.
    The view was amazing, you could see a 360 of the area and lots of the bigger attractions such as bell rock and thunder mountain. Even though it was snow raining (yes it was cold!) there was still quite a number of people there. We went on to the hike for a bit but turned around because of the weather. The views are absolutely worth it no matter the weather.
    Visited January 2023
    Written January 31, 2023
  • Scott D.
    McEwen, Tennessee191 contributions
    Peaceful with Amazing Views
    This was an amazing experience. It's a very short hike up to the top but well worth it. It offers beautiful views of Sedona. It's very relaxing and peaceful on top of the rocks. If you're into hiking and beautiful views, this is the place for you. Add this to your trip and you won't regret it.
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 26, 2023
  • Ali Van D
    Chicago, Illinois356 contributions
    Great views from the mesa
    You can see some really amazing views of the area up at the airport mesa. There’s a fee to park, $3, and you can get out just to take pictures or hit the trailhead from there. The trail was extremely muddy the day I went which made this a more challenging hike, but the views were great the whole time. I would say this is easy to moderate hiking without the mud. Sunset is especially magical up here
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written March 12, 2023
  • James S
    Banbury, United Kingdom418 contributions
    A great view of all of the major landmarks of the area.
    This place is perfect if you only have one day in the area, and you want to do a short trek to see all the major landmarks of the area. The route gives you 360 degree outlooks of the area, catching all of the major peaks and a great view of Sedona. It is also said to be a vortex point of high energy, if you believe in that sort of thing. The carpark is 3 dollars at the time of writing - well worth the payment!
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written June 2, 2023
  • kbkhkh
    45 contributions
    Mesmerizing View
    We did this on the first night that we arrived. We wanted to get the sunset view - and that we did. It was stunning. The only draw back is that we expected to hike up and we didn’t get that opportunity. The first parking spot as you enter the location to begin the hike only had about 10 spots. So unless you come a lot before sunset, you won’t get a spot. You think have to continue to drive up until you arrive at the $3 parking spot and can see the view. The hike would have complete it more for us. Enjoy!
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 8, 2023
  • Rashid F
    Alpharetta, Georgia64 contributions
    Best sunset view of Sedona
    Sedona is a lovely scenic town surrounded by amazing rock formations and one of the best place to enjoy this view is Airport Mesa. It's just a 5-10 min drive uphill from the crossing at Highway 89A and airport road. Just follow the signs and park at designated area. Then stroll across to the viewpoint which may get a bit crowdy during the time the sun goes down. Parking per day is just $3 and gives you access to hiking trails nearby and the sunset view of the mountains changing colors around Sedona!
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 22, 2023
  • Laurie C
    Matthews, North Carolina68 contributions
    Sunset, Sunset, Sunset!!!
    Sunset, Sunset, Sunset!! Definitely the place to be at day’s end! You and about 100 other onlookers so be aware to stake your place! $3 to park but worth it. Plan ahead and make reservations for dinner at the Mesa Grill further up the hill.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 2, 2023
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lynnsocal
Irvine, CA190 contributions
Oct 2023
In my view, sunsets should be peaceful experiences. You sit, you watch, the sun goes down, you appreciate the surroundings.

Airport Mesa at sunset has all the peace and serenity of a popular sports bar in the city of one of the teams during the Super Bowl. There are so many people elbowing each other out of the way for pictures. It's just too crowded and chatoic.

I'd recommend going during midday to take in the view, and finding somewhere quieter -- even if it has a more limited view -- to take in the sunset.

But hey, if you want a zoo-like experience at sunset, this is definitely the place!
Written 2 November 2023
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phil p
Northallerton, UK114 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It seems to be more of a money making operation than a view point, you pay $5 i recall to park at theta and then there is a little walk, clean toilets!
Written 2 November 2023
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Laurie C
Matthews, NC68 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Sunset, Sunset, Sunset!! Definitely the place to be at day’s end! You and about 100 other onlookers so be aware to stake your place! $3 to park but worth it. Plan ahead and make reservations for dinner at the Mesa Grill further up the hill.
Written 2 November 2023
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Lems
26 contributions
Sep 2023
I recommande going there at the sunset time. You will find a lot of people trying to capture the sunset. The mesa airport is visible from sedona’s mountains.
Written 10 September 2023
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Tammy D
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Beautiful to see sunset and how the colors change against the mountains. Easy to get to and park and walk across street. We stayed for awhile after sunset and the beauty continued
Written 15 August 2023
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Rashid F
Alpharetta, GA64 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Sedona is a lovely scenic town surrounded by amazing rock formations and one of the best place to enjoy this view is Airport Mesa. It's just a 5-10 min drive uphill from the crossing at Highway 89A and airport road. Just follow the signs and park at designated area. Then stroll across to the viewpoint which may get a bit crowdy during the time the sun goes down.

Parking per day is just $3 and gives you access to hiking trails nearby and the sunset view of the mountains changing colors around Sedona!
Written 22 July 2023
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steven s
Tonawanda, NY87 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Best place in Sedona to watch the sunset. 3$ parking fee but well worth it. Plenty of room. You can see everything.get there early.
Written 20 July 2023
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liz
Redondo Beach, CA188 contributions
Jun 2023
This is our favorite space for sunsets, hike the trail, climb up a rock, or just pull out a chair with the masses at the top.
Written 9 July 2023
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kbkhkh
New Jersey45 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We did this on the first night that we arrived. We wanted to get the sunset view - and that we did. It was stunning. The only draw back is that we expected to hike up and we didn’t get that opportunity. The first parking spot as you enter the location to begin the hike only had about 10 spots. So unless you come a lot before sunset, you won’t get a spot. You think have to continue to drive up until you arrive at the $3 parking spot and can see the view. The hike would have complete it more for us. Enjoy!
Written 9 June 2023
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James S
Banbury, UK418 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
This place is perfect if you only have one day in the area, and you want to do a short trek to see all the major landmarks of the area. The route gives you 360 degree outlooks of the area, catching all of the major peaks and a great view of Sedona. It is also said to be a vortex point of high energy, if you believe in that sort of thing. The carpark is 3 dollars at the time of writing - well worth the payment!
Written 2 June 2023
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